26POPULATION
3.6%UNEMPLOYED
52%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
22%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
DY6 8DYLocal Map
Approximate address for DY6 8DY:
IntroductionDY6 8DY

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the DY6 8DY postcode area in Dudley.

We've got loads of statistics for DY6 8DY, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

DemographicsDY6 8DY

What social class do the population of DY6 8DY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DY6 8DY in Dudley, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about DY6 8DY from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 82%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DY68DY male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Kingswinford South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 22%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 29%SINGLE
  • 52%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DY6 8DY is 29%. Single and 'other' people is 72%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.5%WORKING
  • 3.6%UNEMPLOYED

3.6% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for DY6 8DY

Discover DY6 8DY

People and Demographics

DY6 8DY
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DY6 8DY, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DY6 8DY Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around DY6 8DY, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in DY6 8DY

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

DY6 8DY Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around DY6 8DY reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

DY6 8DY Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area DY68DY. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in DY6 8DY

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the DY6 8DY area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near DY6 8DY

Travel & Transport

DY6 8DY
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to DY6 8DY.

Travel around DY6 8DY

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Traffic near DY6 8DY

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the DY6 8DY area.

Taxis near DY6 8DY

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near DY6 8DY, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near DY6 8DY

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

DY6 8DY
Events near DY6 8DY

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around DY6 8DY.

What's on near DY6 8DY

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near DY6 8DY, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near DY6 8DY

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area DY6 8DY.

Hotels near DY6 8DY

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near DY6 8DY, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information DY6 8DY

Local Amenities

DY6 8DY
Banks near DY6 8DY

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in DY6 8DY. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near DY6 8DY

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DY6 8DY postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near DY6 8DY

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the DY6 8DY area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near DY6 8DY

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Shopping Centres DY6 8DY

Police Stations

Police Stations

Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Police Stations in DY6 8DY

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near DY6 8DY.

Emergencies in DY6 8DY

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in DY6 8DY

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around DY6 8DY. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in DY6 8DY

Your views ofDY6 8DY

Chris H

Thursday, March 28, 2024

We don't have any views of Dy68dy right now. If you live in Dy68dy or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of DY6 8DY

People need your local expertise. If you live in DY6 8DY or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the DY6 8DY postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

Essential InformationDY6 8DY

DY68DY Postcode Breakdown

DYAREA6DISTRICT8SECTORDYUNIT
Full PostcodeDY6 8DY
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDudley
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyWest Midlands
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

DY68DY Postal District

Compass Postal District

DY6 8DY postcode is located in the postal town of Dudley. Dudley postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode DY6 8DY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Kingswinford1.1 miles SW
Woodside2 miles E
Brierley Hill2.1 miles E
Stourbridge2.3 miles SE
Wombourn2.8 miles N
Sedgley3.3 miles NE
Dudley3.4 miles E
Netherton3.5 miles E
Tipton3.7 miles E
Trysull4 miles NW
Rowley4.2 miles E
Rowley Regis4.2 miles E
Kinvere4.2 miles SW
Enville4.4 miles W
Sleightholme4.5 miles E
London112 miles E
Glasgow245 miles NW
Edinburgh242 miles N
Cardiff82 miles SW
Liverpool72 miles NW
Southampton115 miles SE
Saint Ives116 miles S

Jo Gideon MP on regeneration in Stoke town

Stoke on Trent Central MP, Jo Gideon talking about the regeneration of Stoke town.

BBC News

Millions owed 689 from HMRC due to tax code on their payslip

A recent survey by the financial services company revealed 31 per cent adults have been on the wrong tax code at some point, with the average over payment worth 689

Stoke Sentinel

Improvements at major Staffordshire transport gateway progresses with new traffic arrangements

A scheme bringing major improvements to a key Staffordshire gateway junction is progressing well, with new traffic management introduced from next week.

Staffordshire County Council

Police and paramedics called to smash that shut North Staffordshire road

Officers closed off Cheadle Road in Forsbrook

Stoke Sentinel

Crewe in 'confident' place for promotion - Bell

Crewe Alexandra boss Lee Bell says they are in an "excellent position" moving into the final stages of the League Two promotion race.

BBC News

Stoke-on-Trent's queen of flash fiction

Meet Debbi Voisey, whose works have been recognised nationwide!

BBC News

'History-making' Staffordshire dad climbs Mount Kilimanjaro carrying 30kg fridge

Michael Copeland, of Stafford, is raising cash for Mind

Stoke Sentinel

The 15k Stoke-on-Trent home full of so much rubbish you can barely see inside

The two-bed house has a guide price of 15,000 - but it comes with a lot of baggage

Stoke Sentinel

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

The Redesign is Underway

Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

Read more

52.49449
-2.163992