Anchorfields is in Kidderminster and in Wyre Forest district. DY10 1PZ is located in the Aggborough & Spennells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anchorfields, Kidderminster, DY10 1PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY10 1QG, DY10 1PN, DY10 1PY, DY10 1QH, DY10 1QP, DY10 1SQ, DY10 1QN, DY10 1SF, DY10 1SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY10 1PZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 1PZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 35.7% | 42.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 25% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 16.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 14.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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 (60%) 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 | 36.6% | 28.9% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -19.5% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 31.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 25.6% | 26% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 13.3% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 10.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 1PZ this area, 37.8% 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 37.8% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 19.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 16.7% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 15.5% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 94.9% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 91.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 91.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 32.5% | 13.5% | 19.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchorfields was 262.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 135.2% higher than the Aggborough & Spennells average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Anchorfields has the 8th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Aggborough & Spennells and the 21st highest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Anchorfields, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-02-28 | £135,000 |
| Flat 25 George Law Court Anchorfields, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2024-11-01 | £62,745 |
| Flat 47 George Law Court Anchorfields, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2024-09-27 | £86,087 |
| 15A Anchorfields, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-05-16 | £154,716 |
| Flat 35 George Law Court Anchorfields, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-03-28 | £76,873 |
DY10 1PZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DY10 1PZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary Leswell Street , DY10 1RP | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BX | 1out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School Stoney Lane , DY10 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offmore Primary School Wordsworth Crescent , DY10 3HA | 2out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comberton Primary School Borrington Road , DY10 3ED | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverley CofE Secondary School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ | 3out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | 3out of 4 | 4,909 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College Minster Road , DY13 8AX | 2out of 4 | 5,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurture Learning County Buildings , Bewdley Road DY11 6RQ | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School Heath Lane , Summerfield DY10 4BS | - not rated | 3,692 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB | 3out of 4 | 3,834 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sher-E- Punjab | 48 George Street, Kidderminster | 85 yd | |
| Barfi House | 26 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster | 152 yd | |
| Captain Cod Restaurant | 42A Comberton Hill, Kidderminster | 152 yd | |
| AJ's Diner | 14 Comberton Place, Kidderminster | 217 yd | |
| Simmadown | 13 Comberton Place, Kidderminster | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weavers Real Ale House | 98 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster | 111 yd | |
| The Railway Bell | 45 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster | 243 yd | |
| Boars Head | 39 Worcester Street, Kidderminster | 271 yd | |
| The King And Castle | Station Approach, Kidderminster | 272 yd | |
| Cue & Brew | Prospect Hill, Kidderminster | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Pizza | 15 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster | 48 yd | |
| Chung Ying | 14 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster | 48 yd | |
| Lais Garden | 76 George Street, Kidderminster | 85 yd | |
| Friends Fish Bar | 96 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster | 128 yd | |
| Bread House | 28 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 18 - 19 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster | 60 yd | |
| Morrisons | Green Street, Kidderminster | 278 yd | |
| Iceland | Bridge Street, Kidderminster | 390 yd | |
| Tesco & Petrol Station | Castle Road, Kidderminster | 594 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Green Street, Kidderminster | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre (Closed) Bromsgrove Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 197 yd |
| Kidderminster And District Youth House KIDDERMINSTER YOUTH CENTRE KIDDERMINSTER YOUTH CENTRE BROMSGROVE STREET | 367 yd | |
| St. Georges Park ST GEORGES PARK ST GEORGES PARK RADFORD AVENUE | tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Kidderminster) WEAVERS WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 620 yd |
| Holy Trinity School BIRMINGHAM ROAD | swimming pool | 628 yd |
| Aggborough Stadium KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FOOTBALL CLUB KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FOOTBALL CLUB HOO ROAD | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| King Charles I School HILL GROVE HOUSE HILL GROVE HOUSE COMBERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| Baxter Gardens BIRMINGHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 783 yd |
| Kidderminster Golf Club KIDDERMINSTER GOLF CLUB KIDDERMINSTER GOLF CLUB RUSSELL ROAD | golf | 805 yd |
| Sands Health Club (Closed) Horsefair | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 82.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.