Postcode DY6 8RP is located in a major urban area, within the Kingswinford South ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kingswinford South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingswinford South is £55,916 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town, about 2.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ketley Field.
Kingswinford South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Kingswinford South has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 8RP.
Kingswinford South near DY6 8RP 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ketley Field | Medium | Walking directions to Ketley Field |
| 0.2 mi | Lapwood Avenue Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Lapwood Avenue Open Space |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Kingswinford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £415,000 | £358 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £261,800 | £298 |
| Terraced | 24 | £210,500 | £265 |
| Flats | 7 | £97,000 | £213 |
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 | £415,000 | £57,500 | £257,500 | £218,000 |
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 | £336 | £238 | £291 | £290 |
| 2026 | £342 | £141 | £314 | £265 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY6 8RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | 60, Laxton Close, Kingswinford, DY6 8RN | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 210, Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 8TS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 212, Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 8TS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 43, Lingfield Way, Kingswinford, DY6 8RS | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 57, Lingfield Way, Kingswinford, DY6 8RS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £266,000 |
In the DY6 8RP postcode area, located within Kingswinford South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY6 8RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Bromley Lane, Dudley, DY6 8QE | 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 8RP, 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 8RP records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around DY6 8RP in Kingswinford South is £270,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to DY6 8RP, including Crestwood Park Primary School (Good), The Crestwood School (Good) and The Brier School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DY6 8RP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,694 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 8RP 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).