Postcode DY6 8DY is located in a major urban area, within the Kingswinford South area of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kingswinford South area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingswinford South is £55,916 per year. The median sale price in Kingswinford South is £275,000 (around £295 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £350,000. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town, about 2.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is King George VI Park.
Kingswinford South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,504 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Kingswinford South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingswinford South is £55,916 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY6 8DY.
Kingswinford South near DY6 8DY 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | King George VI Park | Large | Walking directions to King George VI Park |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Kingswinford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £425,000 | £350 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £265,000 | £292 |
| Terraced | 20 | £228,375 | £258 |
| 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 | £263,750 | £221,000 |
| 2026 | £421,250 | £57,500 | £265,000 | £225,000 |
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 | £343 | £238 | £291 | £290 |
| 2026 | £343 | £141 | £288 | £271 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY6 8DY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2026 | 3, Ambleside Way, Kingswinford, DY6 8DT | Detached | Freehold | £396,500 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 4A, Greenfields Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8EN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 2, Greenfields Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8EN | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2026 | 29, Greenfields Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8EW | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 19 May 2026 | 38, Greenfields Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8EW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £193,000 |
In the DY6 8DY postcode area, located within Kingswinford South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Kingswinford Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Jul 2015. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Mary's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Bromley Hills Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2019. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DY6 8DY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | High Street, Dudley, DY6 8AE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Dudley, DY6 9NY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 8DY, 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 8DY records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DY6 8DY in Kingswinford South is £275,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DY6 8DY, including Kingswinford Academy (Good), St Mary's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and Bromley Hills Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DY6 8DY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,504 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 8DY 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).