Shelley Avenue is in Kidderminster and in Wyre Forest district. DY10 2LS is located in the Broadwaters electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shelley Avenue, Kidderminster, DY10 2LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY10 2LY, DY10 2LR, DY10 2NE, DY10 2NB, DY10 2LP, DY10 2NF, DY10 2LN, DY10 2LZ, DY10 2GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY10 2LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 39.2% | 43.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 40.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 39.9% | 44.2% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 29.4% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 16.1% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 2LS this area, 36.1% 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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.1% | 36.1% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 17.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 22.2% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 8.7% | 20.4% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 19.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.6% | 76.6% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 86% | 82.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 10.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 82.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.3% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 20.1% | 6.5% | 13.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Avenue was 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% lower than the Aggborough & Spennells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shelley Avenue has the 35th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Aggborough & Spennells and the 145th highest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Shelley Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-09-28 | £173,180 |
| 13 Shelley Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2017-09-01 | £207,296 |
| 11 Shelley Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2012-07-05 | £194,694 |
| 18 Shelley Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2007-09-14 | £232,230 |
| 4 Shelley Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2006-12-15 | £183,675 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BX | 1out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School Marlpool Lane , DY11 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary Leswell Street , DY10 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | 1out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverley CofE Secondary School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ | 3out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | 3out of 4 | 4,977 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 | 1,035 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 | 1,074 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wribbenhall School 21 Crundalls Lane , Wribbenhall DY12 1JL | - not rated | 4,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB | 3out of 4 | 4,577 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 | 260 yd | |
| Tiger Bowl | 24 - 25 Horsefair, Kidderminster | 352 yd | |
| Pulled | 51 Blackwell Street, Kidderminster | 446 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Kiosk, Unit 2 Crossley Retail Park | 528 yd | |
| Blossom Tree Cafe & FOSP | Springfield Park, Springfield Lane | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Bell | 421-423 Hurcott Road, Kidderminster | 371 yd | |
| The Post House | 92 Blackwell Street, Kidderminster | 557 yd | |
| St Georges Social Club | Gilbert Scott Way, Kidderminster | 589 yd | |
| Ye Olde Seven Stars | 13-14 Coventry Street, Kidderminster | 707 yd | |
| Pockets Snooker Club | Rear Of, 9 Church Street | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasia | Unit 1, 19 Stourbridge Road | 261 yd | |
| Zeera Tandoori | 8 Horsefair, Kidderminster | 363 yd | |
| Nine Kitchen | 9 Horsefair, Kidderminster | 363 yd | |
| Pizza Lounge | 5 Dudley Street, Kidderminster | 378 yd | |
| Stef's Pizza And Grill | 6 Dudley Street, Kidderminster | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster | 400 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Crossley Retail Park, 2 Carpet Trades Way | 528 yd | |
| Iceland | Bridge Street, Kidderminster | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sands Health Club (Closed) Horsefair | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| The Sladen C.E. Middle School (Closed) Hurcott Road | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| St. Georges Park ST GEORGES PARK ST GEORGES PARK RADFORD AVENUE | tennis courts | 574 yd |
| The Gym (Kidderminster) CARPET TRADES WAY | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Springfield Park USMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Unique Fitness 98A 98A MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| Kidderminster And District Youth House KIDDERMINSTER YOUTH CENTRE KIDDERMINSTER YOUTH CENTRE BROMSGROVE STREET | 804 yd | |
| Baxter Gardens BIRMINGHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 808 yd |
| Holy Trinity School BIRMINGHAM ROAD | swimming pool | 923 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Kidderminster) WEAVERS WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 986 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.