Thanet Close, Kingswinford, DY6 9DP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY6 9DP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	49.6%	-3.1%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	47.3%	50.4%	3.1%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DY6 9DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19%	15.7%	-3.3%	37.9%	-22.2%
Married: Opposite sex	63.6%	58.7%	-4.9%	44.2%	14.5%
Separated	0.8%	3.3%	2.5%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	6.2%	8.3%	2.1%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	10.3%	14%	3.7%	6.1%	7.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33.2%	33.3%	0.1%	48.4%	-15.1%
Good health	45.4%	42.2%	-3.2%	33.6%	8.6%
Fair health	18.3%	18.6%	0.3%	12.7%	5.9%
Bad health	2.7%	3.9%	1.2%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.1%	26.8%	-1.3%	18.2%	8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	8.4%	-3.6%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	12.1%	-3.6%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	5%	7.9%	2.9%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	13%	3.1%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	25.6%	27.2%	1.6%	33.8%	-6.6%
Other	3.7%	4.6%	0.9%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.6%	100%	0.4%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	100%	97.3%	-2.7%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	0%	2.3%	2.3%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	100%	97.3%	-2.7%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76%	76.7%	-0.7%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
No passport held	22.9%	13.5%	9.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.5%	37.2%	-13.7%
Christian	69.2%	46.2%	23.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Thanet Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thanet Close was 11.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% lower than the Kingswinford North & Wall Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Thanet Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in DY6 9DP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thanet Close are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dudley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thanet Close, Kingswinford, DY6 9DP

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY6 9DP

Average Price
£286,643

Semi-Detached
£290,346

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£268,128

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thanet Close

Average Price
£293,055

Semi-Detached
£296,406

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£262,901

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thanet CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Thanet Close, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-09-13	£281,918
10 Thanet Close, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-04-16	£342,649
8 Thanet Close, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£203,000	2023-07-28	£210,997
5 Thanet Close, Kingswinford, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2021-07-02	£252,840
1 Thanet Close, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£196,000	2019-02-20	£262,901

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY6 9DP

Employment

DY6 9DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in DY6 9DP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	124
Full-Time Employee	50
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	21
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	18
Education	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Construction	9
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dawley Brook Primary School Dubarry Avenue , Valley Fields DY6 9BP	3out of 4	392 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School New Street , Wall Heath DY6 9AH	3out of 4	707 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE (VC) Primary School Queen Street , DY6 7AQ	3out of 4	835 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Glynne Primary School Cot Lane , DY6 9TH	3out of 4	1,395 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maidensbridge Primary School Beachcroft Road , Wall Heath DY6 0HX	3out of 4	1,405 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE	3out of 4	530 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD	3out of 4	848 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG	3out of 4	2,213 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP	3out of 4	3,055 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wombourne High School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BJ	2out of 4	4,657 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD	- not rated	5,392 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN	4out of 4	2,141 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST	3out of 4	2,553 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Trees School Giggetty Lane , Wombourne WV5 0AX	4out of 4	4,166 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF	- not rated	4,252 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX	- not rated	4,684 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Delightful Desserts	4 Buckingham Grove, Kingswinford	276 yd
Hickory's Smokehouse	Kidderminster Road, Wall Heath	554 yd
Village cafe	8 Townsend Place, Kingswinford	580 yd
Robby's Indian Restaurant	11 Townsend Place, Kingswinford	580 yd
Foundry Road Preschool	St Andrews United Reform Church, Foundry Road	646 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harvester at Kingswinford	Summerhill House Hotel, Swindon Road	268 yd
Royal British Legion Limited	2 Summerhill, Kingswinford	445 yd
Leopard Inn	3 Summer Street, Kingswinford	583 yd
Ale Hub	15 Market Street, Kingswinford	660 yd
Market Hall Tavern	33 Market Street, Kingswinford	663 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	8 Market Street, Kingswinford	634 yd
Palace Chef	10 Market Street, Kingswinford	653 yd
Blue Ginger	60A Moss Grove, Kingswinford	658 yd
Wing Lok	60 Moss Grove, Kingswinford	658 yd
Kings Fish Bar	25 Market Street, Kingswinford	663 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Moss Grove Filling Station, Moss Grove	517 yd
Mid Counties Co-op	779 High Street, Kingswinford	672 yd
Wall Heath Service Station [PETROL]	Wall Heath Service Station, Kidderminster Road	672 yd
Heron Foods	39-41 Market Street, Kingswinford	731 yd
Fresco Wall Heath	2 High Street, Wall Heath, Kingswinford	800 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dawley Brook Primary School DUBARRY AVENUE	grass pitches	374 yd
Klassics Health And Leisure KIDDERMINSTER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	513 yd
Church Of The Ascension Primary School SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD REAR 26 TO 34 SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD REAR 26 TO 34 FOUNDRY ROAD	grass pitches	542 yd
Summerhill School LODGE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	593 yd
Misfits Health Club (Closed) Market Street	health and fitness suite	716 yd
St. Marys C Of E Primary School QUEEN STREET	grass pitches	764 yd
Eagle Park SWINDON ROAD	grass pitches	765 yd
The Kingswinford School - The Science College WATER STREET	grass pitches	777 yd
Enville Road ENVILLE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	820 yd
Kingswinford Golf Centre SWINDON ROAD	golf	828 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	42.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.