Postcode DY6 8DG is located in a major urban area, within the Kingswinford South ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Pensett & Kingswinford East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pensett & Kingswinford East is £50,408 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town, about 3.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George VI Park.
Pensett & Kingswinford East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,299 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Pensett & Kingswinford East has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pensett & Kingswinford East is £50,408 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from DY6 8DG.
Pensett & Kingswinford East near DY6 8DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George VI Park | Large | Walking directions to King George VI Park |
| 0.3 mi | Sandpipers Park | Small | Walking directions to Sandpipers Park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £303 per square foot) in Kingswinford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £410,000 | £358 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £265,000 | £298 |
| Terraced | 21 | £231,750 | £260 |
| Flats | 6 | £98,750 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £263,000 | £120,000 | £175,000 | £131,750 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £68,845 | £170,000 | £168,750 |
| 2018 | £295,000 | £132,500 | £180,000 | £167,000 |
| 2019 | £297,000 | £85,250 | £202,000 | £178,500 |
| 2020 | £330,000 | £167,500 | £217,000 | £173,750 |
| 2021 | £335,000 | £86,000 | £230,000 | £181,000 |
| 2022 | £367,000 | £112,500 | £275,000 | £197,500 |
| 2023 | £365,000 | £108,500 | £250,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £375,000 | £170,000 | £246,250 | £235,250 |
| 2025 | £415,000 | £110,000 | £265,000 | £221,000 |
| 2026 | £397,500 | £57,500 | £265,000 | £228,375 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220 | £166 | £195 | £150 |
| 2017 | £237 | £152 | £200 | £197 |
| 2018 | £242 | £192 | £198 | £202 |
| 2019 | £255 | £140 | £230 | £205 |
| 2020 | £253 | £180 | £221 | £224 |
| 2021 | £311 | £170 | £252 | £211 |
| 2022 | £330 | £233 | £297 | £259 |
| 2023 | £357 | £174 | £269 | £243 |
| 2024 | £312 | £239 | £279 | £292 |
| 2025 | £336 | £238 | £291 | £290 |
| 2026 | £342 | £141 | £314 | £265 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY6 8DG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 94, Larch Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 86, Larch Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 107, Larch Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 109, Larch Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 103, Larch Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the DY6 8DG postcode area, located within Pensett & Kingswinford East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY6 8DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Dudley Road, Dudley, DY6 8BT | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY6 8DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Howes
Kingswinford South - Elected 7 May 2026
Mike Wood
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY6 8DG records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around DY6 8DG in Pensett & Kingswinford East is £272,500 (about £303 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DY6 8DG, including Blanford Mere Primary School (Good), Kingswinford Academy (Good) and St Mary's CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DY6 8DG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,299 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire covering DY6 8DG is Mike Wood (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Graham Howes (Reform UK).