Vicar Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1DA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY10 1DA is primarily male, with 58.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.3%	41.4%	-4.9%	51.0%	-9.6%
Male	53.7%	58.6%	4.9%	49.0%	9.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around DY10 1DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	43.3%	54.3%	11.0%	37.9%	16.4%
Married: Opposite sex	17.2%	10.1%	-7.1%	44.2%	-34.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	5.2%	2.9%	-2.3%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	15.9%	17.8%	1.9%	9.1%	8.7%
Widowed	18.5%	13.5%	-5.0%	6.1%	7.4%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	31%	29.5%	-1.5%	48.4%	-18.9%
Good health	29%	30.4%	1.4%	33.6%	-3.2%
Fair health	25.5%	22.5%	-3.0%	12.7%	9.8%
Bad health	10.2%	12.8%	2.6%	4.0%	8.8%
Very bad health	4.3%	4.8%	0.5%	1.2%	3.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around DY10 1DA this area, 37.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45.1%	37.7%	-7.4%	18.2%	19.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	6.8%	-10.8%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.2%	9.2%	1.0%	13.4%	-4.2%
Apprenticeship	1.3%	8.2%	6.9%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	13.5%	4.1%	16.9%	-3.4%
Degree or Similar	10.7%	20.8%	10.1%	33.8%	-13.0%
Other	7.7%	3.9%	-3.8%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	5.5%	0%	-5.5%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Other Asian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.6%	0.6%
Black African	0%	2.6%	2.6%	2.5%	0.1%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	1.0%	0.3%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	89.4%	87.3%	-2.1%	81.4%	5.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Roma	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.2%	1.6%
Other	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.6%	0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.9%	77.5%	-8.4%	83.2%	-5.7%
European Union	7.8%	17.6%	9.8%	6.1%	11.5%
Africa	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	5.1%	2.2%	-2.9%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.5%	77.9%	-7.6%	83.2%	-5.3%
10+ Years	0.4%	7.1%	6.7%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	4.3%	5.8%	1.5%	2.9%	2.9%
2-5 Years	3.5%	6.6%	3.1%	2.2%	4.4%
Less than 2 years	6.3%	2.7%	-3.6%	1.9%	0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	52.2%	76.7%	-24.5%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	3.1%	1.3%	1.8%
Romania	11.1%	0.9%	10.2%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South-East Asia	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	28.8%	13.5%	15.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.3%	37.2%	5.1%
Christian	48%	46.2%	1.8%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Vicar Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicar Street was 2163.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1838.0% higher than the Aggborough & Spennells average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Vicar Street has the highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Aggborough & Spennells and the highest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 794.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DY10 1DA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Vicar Street are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wyre Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Vicar Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1DA

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY10 1DA

Average Price
£1,306,476

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£795,643

Detached
£156,661

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,136,799

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vicar Street

Average Price
£1,350,616

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£788,663

Detached
£154,799

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,790,058

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vicar Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 - 18 Vicar Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building	£3,035,000	2017-11-13	£3,690,710
30 Vicar Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building	£465,000	2017-10-09	£561,305
31 Vicar Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£525,000	2006-12-12	£788,663
27 - 28 Vicar Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2003-10-30	£154,799

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY10 1DA

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in DY10 1DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	67
Full-Time Employee	51
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Part-Time Employee	16
Unemployed	13
Other	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Self-Employed	8
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	19
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Other	8
Construction	8
Human health and social work activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Education	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St George's CofE School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BX	1out of 4	880 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Ambrose Catholic Primary Leswell Street , DY10 1RP	3out of 4	882 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	1out of 4	999 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School Stoney Lane , DY10 2LX	3out of 4	1,115 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Foley Park Primary School and Nursery Northumberland Avenue , DY11 7AW	3out of 4	1,497 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	3out of 4	1,340 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	1out of 4	1,479 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wolverley CofE Secondary School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ	3out of 4	3,524 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL	3out of 4	4,520 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College Minster Road , DY13 8AX	2out of 4	5,034 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Trinity School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY	3out of 4	959 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nurture Learning County Buildings , Bewdley Road DY11 6RQ	- not rated	563 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA	3out of 4	1,239 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE	- not rated	2,370 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB	3out of 4	3,772 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Wribbenhall School 21 Crundalls Lane , Wribbenhall DY12 1JL	- not rated	3,904 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Merkur Slots	1 High Street, Kidderminster	44 yd
The Eazy Lounge	Unit D 7 Vicar Street, Kidderminster	69 yd
Bistrot Pierre	Riverside, Exchange Street	70 yd
Cafe Pacifico Kidderminster	Unit 18, Josiah Mason Mall	94 yd
Tilly's Cafe	12 King Charles Square, Swan Centre	101 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Swan	14 Vicar Street, Kidderminster	0 yd
Pockets Snooker Club	Rear Of, 9 Church Street	153 yd
Ye Olde Seven Stars	13-14 Coventry Street, Kidderminster	272 yd
Cue & Brew	Prospect Hill, Kidderminster	280 yd
Boars Head	39 Worcester Street, Kidderminster	293 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	19 Bull Ring, Kidderminster	90 yd
Greggs	Unit 6, Weavers Wharf	104 yd
Subway	117 Coventry Street, Kidderminster	168 yd
McDonalds	Unit 20B, Weavers Wharf	193 yd
Apollo Pizza	107 Coventry Street, Kidderminster	234 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	Bridge Street, Kidderminster	228 yd
Tesco & Petrol Station	Castle Road, Kidderminster	381 yd
Morrisons	Green Street, Kidderminster	500 yd
Tesco	18 - 19 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster	602 yd
Sainsbury's	Crossley Retail Park, 2 Carpet Trades Way	609 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dw Sports Fitness (Kidderminster) WEAVERS WHARF	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	160 yd
Kidderminster And District Youth House KIDDERMINSTER YOUTH CENTRE KIDDERMINSTER YOUTH CENTRE BROMSGROVE STREET		315 yd
Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre (Closed) Bromsgrove Street	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	354 yd
Unique Fitness 98A 98A MILL STREET	health and fitness suite	400 yd
St. Georges Park ST GEORGES PARK ST GEORGES PARK RADFORD AVENUE	tennis courts	490 yd
Sands Health Club (Closed) Horsefair	health and fitness suite	639 yd
The Gym (Kidderminster) CARPET TRADES WAY	health and fitness suite	729 yd
Holy Trinity School BIRMINGHAM ROAD	swimming pool	879 yd
Baxter Gardens BIRMINGHAM ROAD	tennis courts	940 yd
Aggborough Stadium KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FOOTBALL CLUB KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FOOTBALL CLUB HOO ROAD	grass pitches	955 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.