Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

KENSINGTON GARDENS, DY8 5HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSINGTON GARDENS, DY8 5HS.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting30
Violence and sexual offences29
Burglary3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Ashwood Park Primary School

Good324 pupils0.3 km
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St James's CofE Primary School

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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Belle Vue Primary School

Requires Improvement453 pupils0.9 km
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Brook Primary School

Good404 pupils1.2 km
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Fairhaven Primary School

Requires Improvement297 pupils1.3 km
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Amblecote Primary School

Good297 pupils1.5 km
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Pens Meadow School

Good111 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Rose And Crown1.0 km
  • The Ashwood0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Crystal Balti1.0 km
  • Wordsley Green Cafe0.9 km
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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-op0.3 km
fastfood

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