Stourbridge Road, Parkgate, Kidderminster, DY10 3PT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY10 3PT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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	51.1%	53.5%	2.4%	51.0%	2.5%
Male	48.9%	46.5%	-2.4%	49.0%	-2.5%

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	23.5%	20.3%	-3.2%	37.9%	-17.6%
Married: Opposite sex	55.9%	41%	-14.9%	44.2%	-3.2%
Separated	2.6%	1.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	8.5%	13.8%	5.3%	9.1%	4.7%
Widowed	9.5%	23.5%	14.0%	6.1%	17.4%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.2%) 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	49.7%	36.4%	-13.3%	48.4%	-12.0%
Good health	30.6%	29.8%	-0.8%	33.6%	-3.8%
Fair health	13.4%	25.9%	12.5%	12.7%	13.2%
Bad health	4.9%	6.1%	1.2%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

In the area around DY10 3PT this area, 34.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.6%	34.1%	13.5%	18.2%	15.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.5%	5.1%	-1.4%	9.6%	-4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	11.2%	-3.5%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	7%	3.1%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	13.6%	2.8%	16.9%	-3.3%
Degree or Similar	39.5%	24.8%	-14.7%	33.8%	-9.0%
Other	3.9%	4.2%	0.3%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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)
Indian	2.5%	2.2%	-0.3%	3.1%	-0.9%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.7%	96.4%	-0.3%	81.4%	15.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	95.9%	95.6%	-0.3%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	95.6%	0.2%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0.4%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.3%	76.7%	-2.4%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	24.3%	13.5%	10.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.1%	37.2%	-10.1%
Christian	67.6%	46.2%	21.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Sikh	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Not answered	2.2%	6.0%	-3.8%

Safety

Is Stourbridge Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stourbridge Road was 334.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 415.9% higher than the Wyre Forest Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Stourbridge Road has the highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Wyre Forest Rural and the 14th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.4%.

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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. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in DY10 3PT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (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 Stourbridge Road are based on 415 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 Stourbridge Road, Parkgate, Kidderminster, DY10 3PT

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY10 3PT

Average Price
£772,991

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£772,991

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stourbridge Road

Average Price
£226,069

Semi-Detached
£239,607

Terraced
£174,632

Detached
£299,480

Flats/Maisonettes
£134,667

Other
£489,215

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stourbridge Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Badgers Rest Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£499,000	2008-07-31	£750,796

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY10 3PT

Employment

DY10 3PT 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DY10 3PT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	106
Full-Time Employee	40
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Other	7
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	24
Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	21
Construction	15
Other	11
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Oswald's CofE Primary School Sion Avenue , DY10 2YL	- not rated	1,059 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, St Oswald's CofE First School Sion Avenue , DY10 2YL	- not rated	1,059 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School Sion Avenue , DY10 2YL	3out of 4	1,059 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, the Offmore First School Wordsworth Crescent , DY10 3HA	- not rated	1,995 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Offmore Primary School Wordsworth Crescent , DY10 3HA	3out of 4	1,995 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wolverley High School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ	- not rated	2,881 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wolverley CofE Secondary School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ	3out of 4	2,881 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	- not rated	2,888 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	3out of 4	2,888 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Charles I Secondary School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	- not rated	2,888 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kidderminster, Sion Hill Middle School Sion Hill , Broadwaters DY10 2XT	- not rated	1,264 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sladen CofE Middle School Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ	- not rated	2,077 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Comberton Middle School Borrington Road , DY10 3ED	- not rated	2,935 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB	- not rated	3,809 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	- not rated	4,097 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	3,210 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1AB	- not rated	3,211 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	2,280 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Alexander Patterson School Park Gate Road , Wolverley DY10 3PU	- not rated	460 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE	- not rated	1,644 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Unity Academy Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ	- not rated	2,080 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY	- not rated	2,280 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Severnside Pupil Support Centre 51 Coventry Street , DY10 2BZ	- not rated	2,414 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	189 Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster		718 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lea Castle Sports Ground PARKGATE COTTAGE PARKGATE COTTAGE PARKGATE ROAD	grass pitches	308 yd
St Oswalds C.E. Primary School And Nursery SION AVENUE	grass pitches	1,058 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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%

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	100.0%

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