Postcode Analysis Dudley, West Midlands

OAKFIELD ROAD, DY8 5XS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKFIELD ROAD, DY8 5XS.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Burglary11
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson9
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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Brook Primary School

Good404 pupils0.5 km
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Hawbush Primary School

Requires Improvement271 pupils0.6 km
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Amblecote Primary School

Good297 pupils0.7 km
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The Wordsley School

Good841 pupils0.7 km
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Pens Meadow School

Good111 pupils1.3 km
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Ashwood Park Primary School

Good324 pupils1.4 km
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Dingle Community Primary School

Good182 pupils1.5 km
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Peters Hill Primary School

Good849 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Vicarage Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Glasshouse Shop0.9 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Yummy Kitchen0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • Swan Chippy0.5 km
  • Ocean Boat0.8 km
restaurant

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
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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
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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