Lakes Close, Kidderminster, DY11 5AJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY11 5AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.2%	51.7%	2.5%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	50.8%	48.3%	-2.5%	49.0%	-0.7%

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	32.4%	31.3%	-1.1%	37.9%	-6.6%
Married: Opposite sex	49.8%	51%	1.2%	44.2%	6.8%
Separated	2.5%	4.1%	1.6%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	10.9%	7.4%	-3.5%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	4.4%	6.2%	1.8%	6.1%	0.1%

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	47.1%	51.3%	4.2%	48.4%	2.9%
Good health	34.7%	33.2%	-1.5%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	13.9%	12.1%	-1.8%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	3.9%	2.3%	-1.6%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	1%	0.7%	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	23.3%	19.9%	-3.4%	18.2%	1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.7%	12.9%	-7.8%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20%	12%	-8.0%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	10%	6.7%	5.3%	4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	17.4%	6.1%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	17.1%	25.3%	8.2%	33.8%	-8.5%
Other	4.4%	2.5%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Indian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	0.9%	0.1%
White	98.2%	97.3%	-0.9%	81.4%	15.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.6% 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	96.4%	94.6%	-1.8%	83.2%	11.4%
European Union	2.4%	2.7%	0.3%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	5.6%	-3.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	94.6%	-1.8%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.9%	76.7%	1.2%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	17.8%	13.5%	4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.7%	37.2%	11.5%
Christian	43.6%	46.2%	-2.6%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Sikh	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Lakes Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakes Close was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% lower than the Franche & Habberley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Lakes Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Franche & Habberley North and the 116th lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

🔎 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. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DY11 5AJ, 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 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 - 9/10 (very 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) - 6/10 (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) - 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 Lakes Close are based on 19 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 Lakes Close, Kidderminster, DY11 5AJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY11 5AJ

Average Price
£208,649

Semi-Detached
£221,200

Terraced
£207,080

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lakes Close

Average Price
£198,933

Semi-Detached
£194,824

Terraced
£199,703

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lakes CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Lakes Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2022-01-14	£204,006
4 Lakes Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£180,500	2021-07-07	£201,335
12 Lakes Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2021-06-18	£193,269
10 Lakes Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£153,000	2019-05-29	£198,406
12 Lakes Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£133,000	2016-07-04	£190,678

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY11 5AJ

Employment

DY11 5AJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	46
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	12
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	49
Manufacturing	28
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	14
Construction	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Transport and storage	10
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Information and communication	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kidderminster, the Marlpool First School Marlpool Lane , DY11 5HP	- not rated	339 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School Marlpool Lane , DY11 5HP	3out of 4	481 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Franche First School Chestnut Grove , Franche DY11 5QB	- not rated	523 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Franche Primary School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB	- not rated	626 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, St John's CofE First School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	- not rated	719 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	880 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Baxter Business and Enterprise College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	894 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	894 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	894 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	- not rated	2,452 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB	- not rated	626 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	- not rated	757 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sladen CofE Middle School Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ	- not rated	1,555 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Sion Hill Middle School Sion Hill , Broadwaters DY10 2XT	- not rated	2,263 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice Middle School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ	- not rated	2,895 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	1,426 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1AB	- not rated	1,427 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	1,828 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA	3out of 4	553 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blakebrook School Bewdley Road , DY11 6RL	- not rated	813 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nurture Learning County Buildings , Bewdley Road DY11 6RQ	- not rated	828 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster Pupil Referral Unit The Old Coach House , Bewdley Road DY11 6RL	- not rated	934 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Coach House Short Stay School Bewdley Road , DY11 6RL	- not rated	934 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Range Home And Leisure/The Range Coffee Shop	Crossley Retail Park, Carpet Trades Way	642 yd
Costa Coffee	Kiosk, Unit 2 Crossley Retail Park	678 yd
Cafe Masala Restaurant & Takeaway	45 Mill Street, Kidderminster	714 yd
China Lodge	21 Bewdley Road, Kidderminster	921 yd
The Robertson Centre	Kidderminster General Hospital, Bewdley Road	1,071 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Johns Club	Crowther Street, Kidderminster	725 yd
Franche Village Sports & Social Club	94 Wolverley Road, Kidderminster	938 yd
The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf	Wolverley Road, Kidderminster	948 yd
The Sportsman	25 Wood Street, Kidderminster	1,056 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fortune Court	47 Mill Street, Kidderminster	714 yd
The New Golden Wok	42 Mill Street, Kidderminster	714 yd
Phat Smash Burgers N Curries	46 Mill Street, Kidderminster	714 yd
Bewdley Road Chippy	114 Bewdley Road, Kidderminster	843 yd
Marlpool Garden	43 Willowfield Drive, Kidderminster	932 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Crossley Retail Park, 2 Carpet Trades Way		678 yd
Co-Op	87 Franche Road, Kidderminster		766 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kidderminster Carolians Rfc Marlpool Lane	grass pitches	273 yd
White Wickets Sports Field CHESTNUT GROVE	grass pitches	460 yd
The Gym (Kidderminster) CARPET TRADES WAY	health and fitness suite	514 yd
Franche Primary School CHESTNUT GROVE	grass pitches, swimming pool	524 yd
Wyre Forest School HABBERLEY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	548 yd
Habberley Sports Field HABBERLEY ROAD	grass pitches	588 yd
Unique Fitness 98A 98A MILL STREET	health and fitness suite	850 yd
Baxter Business And Enterprise College HABBERLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	882 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	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	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	53.95 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	53.95 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	17.17 Mbit/s

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