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DY6 9BS

Kingston Way

Kingswinford North & Wall Heath

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Detailed insights for DY6 9BS

Overview

Postcode DY6 9BS is located in a major urban area, within the Kingswinford North & Wall Heath ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kingswinford North area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingswinford North is £52,625 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town, about 3.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is King George VI Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Kingswinford North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,163 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Kingswinford North has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Kingswinford North is £52,625 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY6 9BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingswinford North near DY6 9BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY6 9BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKing George VI ParkLargeWalking directions to King George VI Park

Area Profile

Population
421
Population density
6,057.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.72(0%)
Public order
7.34(+21%)
Other crime
5.34(+158%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.34(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.34(-27%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
397
94.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.19%
Caribbean
4
0.95%
Arab
3
0.72%
Indian
2
0.48%
Total population: 419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
22.16%
Level 3 (A level)
73
20.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
70
19.39%
No qualifications
67
18.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 361

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
108
51.92%
Owns with a mortgage
53
25.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
13.46%
Other social rented
8
3.85%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.85%
Total households: 208

Property prices in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£317
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£242K – £339K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £317 per square foot) in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£375,000£362
Semi-Detached48£272,900£295
Terraced26£244,975£302
Flats7£139,995£293

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£95,000£187,500£158,725
2017£265,875£97,000£184,950£164,000
2018£277,500£91,000£188,500£179,950
2019£275,000£100,000£215,000£180,750
2020£300,000£117,500£215,500£185,000
2021£341,550£100,000£231,750£195,000
2022£382,500£132,500£250,000£232,500
2023£367,500£127,500£263,000£235,000
2024£345,000£139,250£255,000£242,500
2025£375,000£134,998£280,000£245,000
2026£350,000£143,000£262,500£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264£192£215£186
2017£245£189£212£206
2018£269£162£226£201
2019£255£166£227£223
2020£290£169£235£230
2021£311£212£261£240
2022£362£228£292£259
2023£357£268£308£271
2024£353£231£300£276
2025£367£261£292£289
2026£348£293£300£324
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingswinford North & Wall Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY6 9BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY6 9BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 20255, Kingston Way, Kingswinford, DY6 9BSTerracedFreehold£255,000
11 Aug 202519, Ross Drive, Kingswinford, DY6 9EJDetachedFreehold£425,000
30 May 202510, Beverley Drive, Kingswinford, DY6 9BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
04 Jun 202515, Dubarry Avenue, Kingswinford, DY6 9BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
30 Mar 20269, Ross Drive, Kingswinford, DY6 9EPDetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the DY6 9BS postcode area, located within Kingswinford North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY6 9BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryDawley Brook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryKingswinford AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY6 9BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY6 9BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressMoss Grove, Dudley, DY6 9HPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodHigh Street, Dudley, DY6 8AEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miLidlStallings Lane, Dudley, DY6 7BGWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miTesco ExpressKidderminster Road, Wall Heath, DY6 0HPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miCo-op FoodAlbion Parade, Dudley, DY6 0NPWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY6 9BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Webb

Kingswinford North & Wall Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Mike Wood

Kingswinford and South Staffordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyKingswinford and South StaffordshireE14001316
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kingswinford NorthE02002011
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 012DE01009820
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY6 9BS

Is DY6 9BS (Kingswinford North) safe?

The area around DY6 9BS records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DY6 9BS?

The median sale price around DY6 9BS in Kingswinford North is £290,000 (about £317 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY6 9BS?

There are 8 schools close to DY6 9BS, including Dawley Brook Primary School (Good), Kingswinford Academy (Good) and St Mary's CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DY6 9BS?

DY6 9BS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,163 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY6 9BS (Kingswinford North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire covering DY6 9BS is Mike Wood (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Webb (Conservative and Unionist Party).