DY8 5XS is a safe, established residential area on Oakfield Road, 0.3km from Brettell Lane in Kingswinford. Administratively it sits within Brierley Hill ward and the Dudley South constituency.
For families considering a move, DY8 5XS represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, down 0.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY8 5XS are sourced from Output Area E00049315 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKFIELD ROAD, DY8 5XS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKFIELD ROAD, DY8 5XS.
322
42
£ 36,100 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DY8 5XS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5XS. The average age is 42.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 172,500
10 sales · Mean £ 178,350
Semi-Detached
£ 238,000
5 sales · Mean £ 239,200
Detached
£ 332,500
2 sales · Mean £ 332,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY8 5XS has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brook Primary School
Hawbush Primary School
Amblecote Primary School
The Wordsley School
Pens Meadow School
Ashwood Park Primary School
Dingle Community Primary School
Peters Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Mayfair Club0.9 km
- The Bird In Hand0.7 km
- The Robin Hood Inn0.3 km
- The Starving Rascal0.1 km
- Samson And Lion Public House0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Vicarage Convenience Store1.0 km
- Glasshouse Shop0.9 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Yummy Kitchen0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- Swan Chippy0.5 km
- Ocean Boat0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Ruby Cantonese Restaurant0.9 km
- Indiluxe Restaurant0.7 km
- Amblecote Community Church0.6 km
- Red Cone0.8 km
- Khatri's0.6 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Dhaliwal Stores0.7 km
- HK News & Booze0.9 km
- John Bood Butchers Limited0.9 km
- Local Express Sandfield Stores0.5 km
- Red House Glass Cone0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rawson's Retreat0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stourbridge1.8 km
- Stourbridge Town1.9 km
- Lye2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: DY85XS · Data under Open Government Licence