DY8 5HS is a sought-after residential area on Kensington Gardens, 0.7km from Lowtown in Kingswinford. Administratively it sits within Wordsley ward and the Dudley South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY8, DY8 5HS offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 5HS are sourced from Output Area E00050143 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENSINGTON GARDENS, DY8 5HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSINGTON GARDENS, DY8 5HS.
255
51
£ 38,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY8 5HS spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY8 5HS. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 186,000
4 sales · Mean £ 202,987
Terraced
£ 293,000
1 sales · Mean £ 293,000
Detached
£ 231,500
2 sales · Mean £ 231,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 5HS has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashwood Park Primary School
St James's CofE Primary School
Belle Vue Primary School
Brook Primary School
Fairhaven Primary School
Amblecote Primary School
Pens Meadow School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Rose And Crown1.0 km
- The Ashwood0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Crystal Balti1.0 km
- Wordsley Green Cafe0.9 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Nisa0.8 km
- Dhanda Convenience Store0.9 km
- Wordsley Convenience Store1.0 km
- Wordsley Convenience Store1.0 km
- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- KB Fish Bar0.8 km
- Hong Kong House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge2.3 km
- Stourbridge Town2.7 km
- Stourbridge Junction3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DY85HS · Data under Open Government Licence