Callows Lane is in Kidderminster and in Wyre Forest district. DY10 2JG is located in the Blakebrook & Habberley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Callows Lane, Kidderminster, DY10 2JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY11 6UU, DY11 6TT, DY10 2AD, DY10 2AH, DY10 2AX, DY10 2AT, DY10 2AW, DY10 2AR, DY10 1DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY10 2JG 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% |
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 2JG, 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% |
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% |
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 2JG 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Callows Lane 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.
Callows Lane 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpet Weavers Hall Callows Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £354,000 | 2017-04-07 | £446,466 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DY10 2JG 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | 1out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BX | 1out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary Leswell Street , DY10 1RP | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School Stoney Lane , DY10 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School Marlpool Lane , DY11 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverley CofE Secondary School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ | 3out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | 3out of 4 | 4,486 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College Minster Road , DY13 8AX | 2out of 4 | 5,114 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 | 1,026 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 | 490 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wribbenhall School 21 Crundalls Lane , Wribbenhall DY12 1JL | - not rated | 3,820 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB | 3out of 4 | 3,847 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef's Kitchen | 7 Lower Mill Street, Kidderminster | 67 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Units 18 19, Weavers Wharf | 67 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 1 High Street, Kidderminster | 122 yd | |
| Tilly's Cafe | 12 King Charles Square, Swan Centre | 140 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1, Weavers Wharf | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pockets Snooker Club | Rear Of, 9 Church Street | 72 yd | |
| The Swan | 14 Vicar Street, Kidderminster | 159 yd | |
| Ye Olde Seven Stars | 13-14 Coventry Street, Kidderminster | 316 yd | |
| The Post House | 92 Blackwell Street, Kidderminster | 331 yd | |
| The Weavers At Park Lane Ltd | 40 Park Lane, Kidderminster | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Unit 20B, Weavers Wharf | 77 yd | |
| Greggs | 19 Bull Ring, Kidderminster | 135 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 6, Weavers Wharf | 186 yd | |
| Subway | 117 Coventry Street, Kidderminster | 240 yd | |
| La Gorila | 9 Towers Buildings, Blackwell Street | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Bridge Street, Kidderminster | 387 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Crossley Retail Park, 2 Carpet Trades Way | 450 yd | |
| Tesco & Petrol Station | Castle Road, Kidderminster | 503 yd | |
| Morrisons | Green Street, Kidderminster | 659 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 - 19 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Kidderminster) WEAVERS WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 246 yd |
| Unique Fitness 98A 98A MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 260 yd |
| Kidderminster And District Youth House KIDDERMINSTER YOUTH CENTRE KIDDERMINSTER YOUTH CENTRE BROMSGROVE STREET | 401 yd | |
| St. Georges Park ST GEORGES PARK ST GEORGES PARK RADFORD AVENUE | tennis courts | 491 yd |
| Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre (Closed) Bromsgrove Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 497 yd |
| The Gym (Kidderminster) CARPET TRADES WAY | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Sands Health Club (Closed) Horsefair | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Holy Trinity School BIRMINGHAM ROAD | swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Baxter Gardens BIRMINGHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 966 yd |
| The Sladen C.E. Middle School (Closed) Hurcott Road | grass pitches | 996 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 | 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% |
| 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.