Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, DY10 2SH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY10 2SH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.7%	54.3%	4.6%	51.0%	3.3%
Male	50.3%	45.7%	-4.6%	49.0%	-3.3%

Partnership Status

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	34.8%	32.9%	-1.9%	37.9%	-5.0%
Married: Opposite sex	46.3%	48.3%	2.0%	44.2%	4.1%
Separated	2.9%	2.6%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	12.3%	8.5%	-3.8%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	3.7%	7.7%	4.0%	6.1%	1.6%

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 (86.1%) 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	48.6%	50.5%	1.9%	48.4%	2.1%
Good health	32.5%	35.6%	3.1%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	16.8%	11.3%	-5.5%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.8%

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%	20%	2.0%	18.2%	1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	6.8%	-6.7%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	15.3%	-1.5%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	7.2%	1.9%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.6%	17.4%	1.8%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	27.9%	28.9%	1.0%	33.8%	-4.9%
Other	2.9%	4.3%	1.4%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	1.1%	2.2%
Indian	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97.2%	93.8%	-3.4%	81.4%	12.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% 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	96.9%	92.4%	-4.5%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	1.4%	5.1%	3.7%	6.1%	-1.0%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	92%	-4.2%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.9%	76.7%	4.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Lithuania	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Central Asia	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%
No passport held	13.4%	13.5%	-0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37%	37.2%	-0.2%
Christian	58%	46.2%	11.8%
Muslim	3.3%	6.5%	-3.2%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is Birmingham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birmingham Road was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Broadwaters average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birmingham Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Broadwaters and the 85th lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.2%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in DY10 2SH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Birmingham Road are based on 305 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 Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, DY10 2SH

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY10 2SH

Average Price
£3,512,218

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£3,512,218

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birmingham Road

Average Price
£388,646

Semi-Detached
£359,419

Terraced
£264,929

Detached
£507,889

Flats/Maisonettes
£135,396

Other
£911,749

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birmingham Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Adam House Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£925,000	1998-06-17	£3,411,372

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY10 2SH

Employment

DY10 2SH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	26
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	22
Human health and social work activities	21
Manufacturing	21
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Transport and storage	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Information and communication	6
Other	5
Real estate activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St George's CofE Primary School and Nursery Birmingham Road , DY10 2BX	- not rated	752 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BX	3out of 4	752 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, St George's CofE First School Plane Tree Close , Gilbert Scott Way DY10 2HE	- not rated	752 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, the Offmore First School Wordsworth Crescent , DY10 3HA	- not rated	795 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Offmore Primary School Wordsworth Crescent , DY10 3HA	3out of 4	795 yd	Community school	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	- not rated	1,338 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	3out of 4	1,338 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Charles I Secondary School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	- not rated	1,338 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Baxter Business and Enterprise College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	2,984 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	2,984 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sladen CofE Middle School Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ	- not rated	750 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Sion Hill Middle School Sion Hill , Broadwaters DY10 2XT	- not rated	1,261 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Comberton Middle School Borrington Road , DY10 3ED	- not rated	1,617 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	- not rated	2,786 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB	- not rated	2,834 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1LX	- not rated	1,649 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1AB	- not rated	1,650 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	695 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Trinity School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY	- not rated	695 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Unity Academy Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ	- not rated	835 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Severnside Pupil Support Centre 51 Coventry Street , DY10 2BZ	- not rated	840 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Forest Oak School Lea Street , DY10 1SN	- not rated	973 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE	- not rated	1,710 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	Distance
Coventry Sporting Football Club	Street Record, Westwood Heath Road	866 yd
Blossom Tree Cafe & FOSP	Springfield Park, Springfield Lane	939 yd
Perfect Plaice	19 Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster	1,064 yd
Cafe Chad	St Chads Church, Burcher Green	1,071 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Land Oak	Birmingham Road, Kidderminster	223 yd
Chester Road Bowling Club	Chester Road North, Kidderminster	481 yd
Chester Road Sporting Club	Chester Road North, Kidderminster	704 yd
The Hare And Hounds	140 Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster	790 yd
The Railway Train	81 Offmore Road, Kidderminster	834 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sion Hill Fish Bar	1 The Parade, Stourbridge Road	761 yd
The Tenny Fryer	110 Tennyson Way, Kidderminster	942 yd
Hong Kong Kitchen	Unit B 112, Tennyson Way	942 yd
Catch Of The Day	12 Doverdale Avenue, Kidderminster	1,060 yd
Eurasia	Unit 1, 19 Stourbridge Road	1,064 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster		963 yd
Sainsbury's	189 Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster		990 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Baxter Gardens BIRMINGHAM ROAD	tennis courts	619 yd
Chester Road Cricket Ground Chester Road North	grass pitches	649 yd
Holy Trinity School BIRMINGHAM ROAD	swimming pool	694 yd
The Sladen C.E. Middle School (Closed) Hurcott Road	grass pitches	750 yd
Sands Health Club (Closed) Horsefair	health and fitness suite	1,089 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

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