Apple Tree Close, Kidderminster, DY10 2SZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY10 2SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	51.5%	-1.5%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	47%	48.5%	1.5%	49.0%	-0.5%

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	26.5%	34%	7.5%	37.9%	-3.9%
Married: Opposite sex	58.5%	50.8%	-7.7%	44.2%	6.6%
Separated	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	6%	4.8%	-1.2%	9.1%	-4.3%
Widowed	8.1%	9.2%	1.1%	6.1%	3.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47%	41.4%	-5.6%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	42.8%	41.7%	-1.1%	33.6%	8.1%
Fair health	7.4%	13.2%	5.8%	12.7%	0.5%
Bad health	2.1%	2.7%	0.6%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	1%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	25.2%	18.3%	-6.9%	18.2%	0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	10.7%	-5.1%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.9%	11.9%	-9.0%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	6.7%	1.6%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	21.8%	13.3%	16.9%	4.9%
Degree or Similar	22.2%	27.4%	5.2%	33.8%	-6.4%
Other	2.1%	3.2%	1.1%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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)
Chinese	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.7%	1.0%
Indian	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	3.1%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.9%	95.9%	-2.0%	81.4%	14.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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	97.5%	92.5%	-5.0%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	1.4%	3.4%	2.0%	6.1%	-2.7%
Africa	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.7%	2.0%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	92.8%	-3.7%	83.2%	9.6%
10+ Years	0%	6.5%	6.5%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.2%	76.7%	-2.5%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
South-East Asia	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
No passport held	21.4%	13.5%	7.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.1%	37.2%	3.9%
Christian	51.7%	46.2%	5.5%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Sikh	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Apple Tree Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Apple Tree Close was 55.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Broadwaters average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Apple Tree Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Broadwaters and the 167th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

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 2SZ, 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 Apple Tree Close are based on 21 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 Apple Tree Close, Kidderminster, DY10 2SZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY10 2SZ

Average Price
£238,063

Semi-Detached
£235,525

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£271,056

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Apple Tree Close

Average Price
£238,372

Semi-Detached
£236,925

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£267,299

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Apple Tree CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Apple Tree Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£273,000	2025-05-29	£274,917
20 Apple Tree Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£173,000	2018-07-31	£225,281
12 Apple Tree Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2018-06-21	£268,695
5 Apple Tree Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2017-01-27	£268,410
17 Apple Tree Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2017-01-20	£246,647

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY10 2SZ

Employment

DY10 2SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DY10 2SZ 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	79
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	18
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Manufacturing	25
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	12
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kidderminster, the Offmore First School Wordsworth Crescent , DY10 3HA	- not rated	776 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Offmore Primary School Wordsworth Crescent , DY10 3HA	3out of 4	776 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Primary School and Nursery Birmingham Road , DY10 2BX	- not rated	956 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BX	3out of 4	956 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	956 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	1,471 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	3out of 4	1,471 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Charles I Secondary School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	- not rated	1,471 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Baxter Business and Enterprise College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	3,183 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	3,183 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	933 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Sion Hill Middle School Sion Hill , Broadwaters DY10 2XT	- not rated	1,245 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Comberton Middle School Borrington Road , DY10 3ED	- not rated	1,668 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	- not rated	2,986 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB	- not rated	3,006 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	1,851 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1AB	- not rated	1,852 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	896 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	896 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Unity Academy Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ	- not rated	1,007 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Severnside Pupil Support Centre 51 Coventry Street , DY10 2BZ	- not rated	1,043 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Forest Oak School Lea Street , DY10 1SN	- not rated	1,146 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE	- not rated	1,720 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Coventry Sporting Football Club	Street Record, Westwood Heath Road		1,070 yd
Blossom Tree Cafe & FOSP	Springfield Park, Springfield Lane		1,073 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Land Oak	Birmingham Road, Kidderminster	389 yd
Chester Road Bowling Club	Chester Road North, Kidderminster	642 yd
The Hare And Hounds	140 Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster	788 yd
Chester Road Sporting Club	Chester Road North, Kidderminster	851 yd
The Cavalier	Tennyson Way, Kidderminster	881 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sion Hill Fish Bar	1 The Parade, Stourbridge Road	802 yd
The Tenny Fryer	110 Tennyson Way, Kidderminster	881 yd
Hong Kong Kitchen	Unit B 112, Tennyson Way	881 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	189 Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster		863 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chester Road Cricket Ground Chester Road North	grass pitches	772 yd
Baxter Gardens BIRMINGHAM ROAD	tennis courts	825 yd
Holy Trinity School BIRMINGHAM ROAD	swimming pool	895 yd
The Sladen C.E. Middle School (Closed) Hurcott Road	grass pitches	932 yd
St Oswalds C.E. Primary School And Nursery SION AVENUE	grass pitches	1,091 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	251 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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