Batch Cottages is in Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster and in Wyre Forest district. DY10 4SB is located in the Wyre Forest Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Batch Cottages, Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster, DY10 4SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY10 4SF, DY10 4SD, DY10 4SE, DY10 4SP, DY10 4SA, DY10 4SN, DY10 4QB, DY10 4SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY10 4SB is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 46.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 53.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 4SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 28.2% | 24.6% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 55.6% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 54% | 53.9% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 31.7% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 20.8% | 12.7% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 9.7% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12.4% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 21.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 37.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.4% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 96.8% | 99.1% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 96.8% | 99.1% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 69.4% | 46.2% | 23.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Batch Cottages was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% lower than the Wyre Forest Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Batch Cottages has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Wyre Forest Rural and the 125th lowest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Batch Cottages, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2012-03-16 | £837,431 |
| 2 Batch Cottages, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 1998-09-14 | £763,755 |
DY10 4SB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DY10 4SB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesley Corbett Endowed Primary School Nethercroft Meadow , Lower Chaddesley DY10 4QN | 2out of 4 | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belbroughton CofE Primary School Bradford Lane , Belbroughton DY9 9TF | 3out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dodford First School Fockbury Road , Dodford B61 9AW | 3out of 4 | 4,828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakedown CofE Primary School Birmingham Road , Blakedown DY10 3JN | 3out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Comberton Primary School Borrington Road , DY10 3ED | 3out of 4 | 5,345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School Heath Lane , Summerfield DY10 4BS | - not rated | 3,892 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowberry's Restaurant At Rowberry Nurseries | Rowberry Nurseries, Lodge Ford Hill | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | The Village, Chaddesley Corbett | 62 yd | |
| Lucy's Catering @ The Swan | The Swan, The Village | 62 yd | |
| The Fox Inn | Kidderminster Road, Lower Chaddesley | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaddesley Corbett Endowed Primary School Swimming Pool (Closed) The Village | swimming pool | 70 yd |
| Chaddersley Corbett Endowed Primary School NETHERCROFT MEADOW NETHERCROFT MEADOW | 858 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.