Chester Road South, Kidderminster, DY10 1XJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY10 1XJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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	48.6%	48.4%	-0.2%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	51.4%	51.6%	0.2%	49.0%	2.6%

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 vicinity of DY10 1XJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28%	22.6%	-5.4%	37.9%	-15.3%
Married: Opposite sex	55.9%	56.3%	0.4%	44.2%	12.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.5%	1.9%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	9%	11.1%	2.1%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	4.7%	7.4%	2.7%	6.1%	1.3%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.5%	49.7%	-0.8%	48.4%	1.3%
Good health	33.4%	35.4%	2.0%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	12.1%	12%	-0.1%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	2.8%	2.3%	-0.5%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.6%	13.7%	-4.9%	18.2%	-4.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	9.2%	-5.1%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	11.4%	-5.4%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	6.3%	0.9%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	16.2%	4.7%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	28.7%	38.4%	9.7%	33.8%	4.6%
Other	4.7%	4.8%	0.1%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0.6%	1%	0.4%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.9%	1.4%
White	98.5%	92.3%	-6.2%	81.4%	10.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% 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	97.2%	93.8%	-3.4%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	0.9%	2.9%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2%	2.0%	5.6%	-3.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	93.5%	-3.4%	83.2%	10.3%
10+ Years	0.6%	4.5%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85%	76.7%	8.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.9%	37.2%	-7.3%
Christian	60.7%	46.2%	14.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Chester Road South dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Road South was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Aggborough & Spennells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Chester Road South has the 19th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Aggborough & Spennells and the 108th lowest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.0%.

🔎 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. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DY10 1XJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Chester Road South are based on 167 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 Chester Road South, Kidderminster, DY10 1XJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY10 1XJ

Average Price
£360,597

Semi-Detached
£177,069

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£374,715

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chester Road South

Average Price
£381,927

Semi-Detached
£351,988

Terraced
£229,104

Detached
£399,126

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£949,434

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chester Road South

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Chester Road South, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-08-25	£252,220
49 Chester Road South, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£302,000	2022-04-08	£320,293
32 Chester Road South, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2022-01-27	£428,167
40 Chester Road South, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2021-03-29	£307,881
56 Chester Road South, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2019-11-29	£508,415

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY10 1XJ

Employment

DY10 1XJ 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 1XJ 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	91
Self-Employed	24
Part-Time Employee	22
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Construction	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heronswood Primary School Heronswood Road , DY10 4EX	3out of 4	922 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Foley Park Primary School and Nursery Northumberland Avenue , DY11 7AW	3out of 4	1,196 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Comberton Primary School Borrington Road , DY10 3ED	3out of 4	1,537 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Ambrose Catholic Primary Leswell Street , DY10 1RP	3out of 4	1,810 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BX	1out of 4	2,105 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,220 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	1out of 4	2,694 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College Minster Road , DY13 8AX	2out of 4	3,928 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL	3out of 4	4,694 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wolverley CofE Secondary School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ	3out of 4	5,201 yd	Voluntary controlled school	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	1,945 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	1,962 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA	3out of 4	2,629 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School Heath Lane , Summerfield DY10 4BS	- not rated	2,655 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB	3out of 4	2,818 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE	- not rated	3,896 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Smithys Cafe	Unit 13 14, Hoobrook Enterprise Centre		694 yd
The Kidz Barn	Unit 1, Steve Morris Building		1,060 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Viaduct Tavern	Chester Road South, Kidderminster	385 yd
Kidderminster Golf Club	Russell Road, Kidderminster	756 yd
Kidderminster Harriers Supporters Club	Hoo Road, Kidderminster	883 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chip Inn	615 Chester Road South, Kidderminster	385 yd
McDonalds	Worcester Road, Kidderminster	585 yd
Spennells Takeaway	Unit 3, Spennells Shopping Centre	757 yd
New Star	Unit 4, Spennells Shopping Centre	757 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	1 Warbler Place, Kidderminster	757 yd
Asda	New Road, Kidderminster	1,058 yd
Farmfoods	Green Street, Kidderminster	1,085 yd
Aldi	Green Street, Kidderminster	1,085 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kidderminster Golf Club KIDDERMINSTER GOLF CLUB KIDDERMINSTER GOLF CLUB RUSSELL ROAD	golf	761 yd
Aggborough Stadium KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FOOTBALL CLUB KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FOOTBALL CLUB HOO ROAD	grass pitches	785 yd
Spennells Sports Field HERONSWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	812 yd
Heronswood Primary School Heronswood Road	grass pitches	814 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	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.6%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	104.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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