Baxter Gardens is in Kidderminster and in Wyre Forest district. DY10 2HD is located in the Broadwaters electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Baxter Gardens, Kidderminster, DY10 2HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY10 2AB, DY10 2HB, DY10 2HE, DY10 2QZ, DY10 2QY, DY10 2QN, DY10 2HF, DY10 2QH, DY10 2BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY10 2HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.8% | 37% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 45.1% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14% | 10.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 42.8% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 36.7% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 16.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 3.1% | -6.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 24.7% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 10.8% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16.6% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.4% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 22.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 11.7% | 19% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 17.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 83.2% | 74.2% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 90.8% | 86.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 8.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 86.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baxter Gardens was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Aggborough & Spennells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baxter Gardens has the 21st lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Aggborough & Spennells and the 112th lowest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Baxter Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-02-15 | £190,612 |
| 2 Baxter Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2023-10-12 | £105,290 |
| 15 Baxter Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-07-11 | £94,045 |
| 1 Baxter Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2023-03-31 | £105,818 |
| 23 Baxter Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-02-11 | £87,946 |
DY10 2HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BX | 1out of 4 | 124 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary Leswell Street , DY10 1RP | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School Stoney Lane , DY10 2LX | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offmore Primary School Wordsworth Crescent , DY10 3HA | 2out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Sion Avenue , DY10 2YL | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverley CofE Secondary School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ | 3out of 4 | 3,059 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | 3out of 4 | 5,407 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 368 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 | 1,406 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School Heath Lane , Summerfield DY10 4BS | - not rated | 4,256 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB | 3out of 4 | 4,618 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Sporting Football Club | Street Record, Westwood Heath Road | 311 yd | |
| Tiger Bowl | 24 - 25 Horsefair, Kidderminster | 433 yd | |
| Perfect Plaice | 19 Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster | 446 yd | |
| Pulled | 51 Blackwell Street, Kidderminster | 543 yd | |
| The Monarch Spice | The Barrel, Bromsgrove Street | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Social Club | Gilbert Scott Way, Kidderminster | 241 yd | |
| The Blue Bell | 421-423 Hurcott Road, Kidderminster | 376 yd | |
| St Ambrose Catholic Club | Leswell Street, Kidderminster | 418 yd | |
| Chester Road Bowling Club | Chester Road North, Kidderminster | 564 yd | |
| Land Oak | Birmingham Road, Kidderminster | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasia | Unit 1, 19 Stourbridge Road | 445 yd | |
| Mayflower Chinese Takeaway | 32 Horsefair, Kidderminster | 468 yd | |
| Gourmet Kuche | 70 Blackwell Street, Kidderminster | 496 yd | |
| Hollywood Pizza | 66 Blackwell Street, Kidderminster | 496 yd | |
| The Dessert Plug | 70 Blackwell Street, Kidderminster | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster | 520 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 - 19 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster | 866 yd | |
| Iceland | Bridge Street, Kidderminster | 976 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Crossley Retail Park, 2 Carpet Trades Way | 1,049 yd | |
| Morrisons | Green Street, Kidderminster | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baxter Gardens BIRMINGHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 108 yd |
| The Sladen C.E. Middle School (Closed) Hurcott Road | grass pitches | 271 yd |
| Holy Trinity School BIRMINGHAM ROAD | swimming pool | 275 yd |
| Sands Health Club (Closed) Horsefair | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| St. Georges Park ST GEORGES PARK ST GEORGES PARK RADFORD AVENUE | tennis courts | 432 yd |
| Kidderminster And District Youth House KIDDERMINSTER YOUTH CENTRE KIDDERMINSTER YOUTH CENTRE BROMSGROVE STREET | 637 yd | |
| Chester Road Cricket Ground Chester Road North | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre (Closed) Bromsgrove Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 806 yd |
| Springfield Park USMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Kidderminster) WEAVERS WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,073 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 | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.2% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.