Osborne Close, Kidderminster, DY10 3YY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY10 3YY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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	51.7%	52.4%	0.7%	51.0%	1.4%
Male	48.3%	47.6%	-0.7%	49.0%	-1.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DY10 3YY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.7%	20.6%	-3.1%	37.9%	-17.3%
Married: Opposite sex	62.7%	64.5%	1.8%	44.2%	20.3%
Separated	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6.8%	5.7%	-1.1%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	6.4%	7.9%	1.5%	6.1%	1.8%

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	44.4%	42.9%	-1.5%	48.4%	-5.5%
Good health	39.9%	37.7%	-2.2%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	12.9%	13.5%	0.6%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	2.4%	3.2%	0.8%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	1.2%	1.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.7%	22.4%	-1.3%	18.2%	4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	11.4%	-3.1%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	11.4%	-3.1%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	5.7%	4.1%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	19.3%	5.2%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	25.7%	28.1%	2.4%	33.8%	-5.7%
Other	6%	1.8%	-4.2%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.3%
Pakistani	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	95.8%	97.2%	1.4%	81.4%	15.8%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	96.2%	96%	-0.2%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	96%	0.5%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
No passport held	10.3%	13.5%	-3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.8%	37.2%	-2.4%
Christian	60.5%	46.2%	14.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Osborne Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Close was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Aggborough & Spennells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Osborne Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Aggborough & Spennells and the 31st lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DY10 3YY, 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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 4/10 (below 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 Osborne Close are based on 25 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 Osborne Close, Kidderminster, DY10 3YY

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY10 3YY

Average Price
£283,380

Semi-Detached
£329,775

Terraced
£255,405

Detached
£272,258

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Osborne Close

Average Price
£278,709

Semi-Detached
£317,438

Terraced
£252,396

Detached
£270,875

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Osborne CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Osborne Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2025-08-18	£244,770
12 Osborne Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2025-03-21	£321,161
19 Osborne Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£242,000	2023-10-17	£235,284
21 Osborne Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2023-01-26	£367,875
4 Osborne Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2022-12-09	£297,716

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY10 3YY

Employment

DY10 3YY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3YY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	112
Full-Time Employee	59
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1
Student (economically inactive)	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	23
Education	20
Manufacturing	13
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	205 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Offmore Primary School Wordsworth Crescent , DY10 3HA	3out of 4	205 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Comberton First School Borrington Road , DY10 3ED	- not rated	1,099 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Comberton Primary School Borrington Road , DY10 3ED	- not rated	1,099 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Lea Street First School Lea Street , DY10 1SN	- not rated	1,176 yd	Community school	No	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	1,231 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	3out of 4	1,231 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Charles I Secondary School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	- not rated	1,231 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Baxter Business and Enterprise College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	3,579 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	3,579 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kidderminster, Comberton Middle School Borrington Road , DY10 3ED	- not rated	1,099 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sladen CofE Middle School Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ	- not rated	1,507 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Sion Hill Middle School Sion Hill , Broadwaters DY10 2XT	- not rated	1,979 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	- not rated	3,380 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB	- not rated	3,575 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	2,036 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1AB	- not rated	2,037 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	1,195 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Forest Oak School Lea Street , DY10 1SN	- not rated	1,176 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY	- not rated	1,195 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Severnside Pupil Support Centre 51 Coventry Street , DY10 2BZ	- not rated	1,333 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stourminster Special School Comberton Road , DY10 3DX	- not rated	1,428 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Unity Academy Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ	- not rated	1,610 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Chad	St Chads Church, Burcher Green	662 yd
Band Of Scoundrels	43 Somerleyton Avenue, Kidderminster	921 yd
Hodgehill	Hodge Hill Nurseries, Birmingham Road	924 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cavalier	Tennyson Way, Kidderminster	139 yd
Land Oak	Birmingham Road, Kidderminster	762 yd
Chester Road Bowling Club	Chester Road North, Kidderminster	808 yd
Chester Road Sporting Club	Chester Road North, Kidderminster	854 yd
The Chester Tavern	211 Chester Road North, Kidderminster	934 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Tenny Fryer	110 Tennyson Way, Kidderminster	139 yd
Hong Kong Kitchen	Unit B 112, Tennyson Way	139 yd
Catch Of The Day	12 Doverdale Avenue, Kidderminster	730 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chester Road Cricket Ground Chester Road North	grass pitches	719 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	53.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	172.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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