DY6 0DW is a sought-after residential area on Ostler Close, 0.4km from Wall Heath in Kingswinford. Administratively it sits within Kingswinford North and Wall Heath ward and the Dudley South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY6, DY6 0DW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DY6 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00049682 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSTLER CLOSE, DY6 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSTLER CLOSE, DY6 0DW.
270
50
£ 46,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY6 0DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DY6 0DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £340k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £340k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY6 0DW. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 345,000
7 sales · Mean £ 351,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY6 0DW has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
Summerhill School
Dawley Brook Primary School
Maidensbridge Primary School
Kingswinford Academy
St Mary's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Delightful Desserts0.8 km
- Emerald0.7 km
- Alam International0.6 km
- Hickory's Smokehouse0.2 km
- The New Wall Heath Tandoori0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Wall Heath Tavern0.5 km
- Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club0.4 km
- Hinksford Arms0.9 km
- Harvester at Kingswinford0.9 km
- Emma Baker Catering At DK Rugby Club0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative Stores0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Wall Heath Service Station [PETROL]0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Green Olive0.6 km
- Village Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Four Seasons0.5 km
- Gurkha Kitchen0.7 km
- Wall Heath Fryer0.5 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Boots0.6 km
- Grandpa's Sweet Shop0.5 km
- Your Local Convenience Store1.0 km
- Clive Lloyd Family Butchers0.5 km
- Aston Quality Foods0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Birmingham Kingswinford0.7 km
- Dayz Away Lodge0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge5.5 km
- Stourbridge Town5.8 km
- Dudley6.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DY60DW · Data under Open Government Licence