Alder Avenue is in Kidderminster and in Wyre Forest district. DY10 2LD is located in the Broadwaters electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alder Avenue, Kidderminster, DY10 2LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY10 2LF, DY10 2HW, DY10 2LE, DY10 2HP, DY10 2HS, DY10 2HR, DY10 2LA, DY10 2GE, DY10 2LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY10 2LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 36.1% | 34.9% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 48.5% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 52.9% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 31.3% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 13.3% | -16.2% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 14.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 20.7% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 33.3% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.5% | 92.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 97.6% | 93.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 93.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alder Avenue was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% lower than the Aggborough & Spennells average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alder Avenue has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Aggborough & Spennells and the 148th highest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Alder Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-04-11 | £205,428 |
| 2 Alder Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-08-21 | £457,626 |
| 3 Alder Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-06-30 | £351,992 |
| 12 Alder Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-11-25 | £266,181 |
| 7 Alder Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2014-10-30 | £332,667 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Construction | 34 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School Stoney Lane , DY10 2LX | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School Marlpool Lane , DY11 5HP | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BX | 1out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franche Primary School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary Leswell Street , DY10 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverley CofE Secondary School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ | 3out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | 3out of 4 | 5,022 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 | 1,335 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 | 1,265 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wribbenhall School 21 Crundalls Lane , Wribbenhall DY12 1JL | - not rated | 4,073 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB | 3out of 4 | 4,804 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Plaice | 19 Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster | 563 yd | |
| Blossom Tree Cafe & FOSP | Springfield Park, Springfield Lane | 619 yd | |
| Tiger Bowl | 24 - 25 Horsefair, Kidderminster | 682 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Kiosk, Unit 2 Crossley Retail Park | 690 yd | |
| Pulled | 51 Blackwell Street, Kidderminster | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Bell | 421-423 Hurcott Road, Kidderminster | 692 yd | |
| The Post House | 92 Blackwell Street, Kidderminster | 883 yd | |
| St Georges Social Club | Gilbert Scott Way, Kidderminster | 907 yd | |
| Pockets Snooker Club | Rear Of, 9 Church Street | 1,002 yd | |
| Ye Olde Seven Stars | 13-14 Coventry Street, Kidderminster | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasia | Unit 1, 19 Stourbridge Road | 565 yd | |
| Zeera Tandoori | 8 Horsefair, Kidderminster | 695 yd | |
| Nine Kitchen | 9 Horsefair, Kidderminster | 695 yd | |
| Pizza Lounge | 5 Dudley Street, Kidderminster | 710 yd | |
| Stef's Pizza And Grill | 6 Dudley Street, Kidderminster | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster | 534 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Crossley Retail Park, 2 Carpet Trades Way | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Park USMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Sands Health Club (Closed) Horsefair | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| The Sladen C.E. Middle School (Closed) Hurcott Road | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| The Gym (Kidderminster) CARPET TRADES WAY | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| St. Georges Park ST GEORGES PARK ST GEORGES PARK RADFORD AVENUE | tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Kidderminster Carolians Rfc Marlpool Lane | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Unique Fitness 98A 98A MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Baxter Gardens BIRMINGHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 1,090 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 | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| 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 | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 242.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.