Cross Street, Kingswinford, DY6 9LY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY6 9LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	51.7%	0.4%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48.7%	48.3%	-0.4%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.4%	29.3%	1.9%	37.9%	-8.6%
Married: Opposite sex	52.3%	48.2%	-4.1%	44.2%	4.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	2.9%	1.6%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	9.1%	11.6%	2.5%	9.1%	2.5%
Widowed	8.3%	8%	-0.3%	6.1%	1.9%

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	45.1%	46.5%	1.4%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	33.6%	33%	-0.6%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	17.1%	13.5%	-3.6%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	3.9%	6.1%	2.2%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	22%	14.1%	-7.9%	18.2%	-4.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	11.3%	0.1%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	14.1%	-1.3%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	7.3%	5.2%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.4%	22.2%	4.8%	16.9%	5.3%
Degree or Similar	27.4%	27%	-0.4%	33.8%	-6.8%
Other	4.6%	4%	-0.6%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	2.3%	0.7%	-1.6%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.1%	97.6%	1.5%	81.4%	16.2%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.6% 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	98.7%	94.6%	-4.1%	83.2%	11.4%
European Union	0.7%	4.4%	3.7%	6.1%	-1.7%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	94.6%	-4.1%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.7%	2%	1.3%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.4%	76.7%	2.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16.9%	13.5%	3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.2%	37.2%	1.0%
Christian	57.1%	46.2%	10.9%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Cross Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street was 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% higher than the Kingswinford North & Wall Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cross Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath and the 445th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

🔎 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 9LY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Cross Street are based on 105 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 Cross Street, Kingswinford, DY6 9LY

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY6 9LY

Average Price
£352,943

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£352,943

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cross Street

Average Price
£319,042

Semi-Detached
£286,944

Terraced
£269,306

Detached
£372,361

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cross Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
33 Cross Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2024-11-18	£323,883
18B Cross Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-05-04	£306,635
16 Cross Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£452,000	2020-08-21	£561,373
20 Cross Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£160,950	2019-08-02	£208,118
35 Cross Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2018-04-06	£366,699

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY6 9LY

Employment

DY6 9LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	69
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	26
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	20
Construction	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Manufacturing	11
Other	9
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	615 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE (VC) Primary School Queen Street , DY6 7AQ	3out of 4	729 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Glynne Primary School Cot Lane , DY6 9TH	3out of 4	949 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School New Street , Wall Heath DY6 9AH	3out of 4	1,115 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blanford Mere Primary School Mimosa Walk , DY6 7EA	3out of 4	1,269 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD	3out of 4	615 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE	3out of 4	692 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG	3out of 4	1,651 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	2,480 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ	1out of 4	4,621 yd	Academy converter	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	4,877 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	1,574 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST	3out of 4	1,987 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF	- not rated	3,734 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	4,367 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Trees School Giggetty Lane , Wombourne WV5 0AX	4out of 4	4,683 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Salathip Thai Cuisine	42 Market Street, Kingswinford	198 yd
Seashell Cafe	40 Market Street, Kingswinford	198 yd
Village cafe	8 Townsend Place, Kingswinford	204 yd
Robby's Indian Restaurant	11 Townsend Place, Kingswinford	204 yd
Little Taste of Heaven Courtyard	56c & 56d Market Street, Kingswinford	208 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leopard Inn	3 Summer Street, Kingswinford	84 yd
Royal British Legion Limited	2 Summerhill, Kingswinford	140 yd
Kingswinford Conservative Club	24 Oak Street, Kingswinford	204 yd
Market Hall Tavern	33 Market Street, Kingswinford	240 yd
Ale Hub	15 Market Street, Kingswinford	251 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	8 Market Street, Kingswinford	203 yd
Palace Chef	10 Market Street, Kingswinford	203 yd
The Fat Cat	46 Market Street, Kingswinford	213 yd
Kings Fish Bar	25 Market Street, Kingswinford	240 yd
Wok & Roll	823 High Street, Kingswinford	289 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	39-41 Market Street, Kingswinford	243 yd
Mid Counties Co-op	779 High Street, Kingswinford	295 yd
Tesco	Moss Grove Filling Station, Moss Grove	632 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Misfits Health Club (Closed) Market Street	health and fitness suite	238 yd
The Kingswinford School - The Science College WATER STREET	grass pitches	567 yd
Cot Lane Open Space COT LANE	grass pitches	643 yd
Summerhill School LODGE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	691 yd
Greenfields Open Space HIGH STREET	grass pitches	708 yd
Dawley Brook Primary School DUBARRY AVENUE	grass pitches	723 yd
St. Marys C Of E Primary School QUEEN STREET	grass pitches	727 yd
Kingswinford Park ALBANY GROVE	grass pitches	857 yd
Glynne Primary School COT LANE	grass pitches	907 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	1,016 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	95.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.0%

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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	71.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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