Earl Street is in Kingswinford and in Dudley district. DY6 9UD is located in the Kingswinford South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dudley South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Earl Street, Kingswinford, DY6 9UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY6 9PX, DY6 9UA, DY6 9UB, DY6 9SD, DY6 9PS, DY6 9QE, DY6 9TH, DY6 9TP, DY6 9QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY6 9UD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 56.1% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 43.9% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 9UD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 20.1% | 25.4% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.2% | 57.1% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 51.8% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 33.9% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 10.9% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.4% | 11.5% | -10.9% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 15.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 20.2% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 31.7% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.3% | 98.4% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 99% 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 | 96.6% | 99% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 99% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earl Street was 64.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.8% higher than the Kingswinford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Earl Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kingswinford South and the 412th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Earl Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2023-10-06 | £247,492 |
| 4 Earl Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-12-10 | £435,875 |
| 1 Earl Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2000-04-27 | £652,638 |
DY6 9UD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DY6 9UD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glynne Primary School Cot Lane , DY6 9TH | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairhaven Primary School Barnett Lane , Wordsley DY8 5PY | 2out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Primary School Lawnswood Road , Wordsley DY8 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Hills Primary School Granville Drive , DY6 8LW | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawley Brook Primary School Dubarry Avenue , Valley Fields DY6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,463 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 | 1,936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ | 1out of 4 | 3,883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 4,170 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 3,031 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 | 4,622 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 5,065 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh-So Coffee | Unit 2, Barnett Lane | 364 yd | |
| Sommai Thai | 73 Mount Pleasant, Kingswinford | 510 yd | |
| Little Taste of Heaven Courtyard | 56c & 56d Market Street, Kingswinford | 720 yd | |
| Salathip Thai Cuisine | 42 Market Street, Kingswinford | 777 yd | |
| Seashell Cafe | 40 Market Street, Kingswinford | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Pleasant | 115 Cot Lane, Kingswinford | 162 yd | |
| The Portway | Stream Road, Kingswinford | 440 yd | |
| The Swan | Stream Road, Kingswinford | 440 yd | |
| The Woodman | 73 Mount Pleasant, Kingswinford | 510 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | Cot Lane, Kingswinford | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Cat | 46 Market Street, Kingswinford | 723 yd | |
| Sir Winston Fish & Chips | 112 Lawnswood Road, Wordsley | 857 yd | |
| Palace Chef | 10 Market Street, Kingswinford | 872 yd | |
| Greggs | 8 Market Street, Kingswinford | 886 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 25 Market Street, Kingswinford | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 39-41 Market Street, Kingswinford | 843 yd | |
| Mid Counties Co-op | 779 High Street, Kingswinford | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cot Lane Open Space COT LANE | grass pitches | 101 yd |
| Glynne Primary School COT LANE | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Fairhaven Primary School BARNETT LANE | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Misfits Health Club (Closed) Market Street | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Summerhill School LODGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 919 yd |
| Belle Vue Primary School LAWNSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 981 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.