Birchwood Close, Kidderminster, DY11 5ND

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY11 5ND, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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	51.9%	53.9%	2.0%	51.0%	2.9%
Male	48.1%	46.1%	-2.0%	49.0%	-2.9%

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 DY11 5ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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	14.5%	19.2%	4.7%	37.9%	-18.7%
Married: Opposite sex	67.1%	54.9%	-12.2%	44.2%	10.7%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	8.5%	9.4%	0.9%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	8.1%	13.8%	5.7%	6.1%	7.7%

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	37.5%	34.5%	-3.0%	48.4%	-13.9%
Good health	39.4%	37.6%	-1.8%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	18.6%	20.4%	1.8%	12.7%	7.7%
Bad health	2.7%	4.7%	2.0%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	1.2%	1.5%

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 DY11 5ND this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.2%	28.4%	-5.8%	18.2%	10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	11.1%	0.0%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	15.1%	-2.0%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	9.8%	4.2%	5.3%	4.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	14.7%	3.2%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	16.7%	17.8%	1.1%	33.8%	-16.0%
Other	3.8%	3.1%	-0.7%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.8% 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	98.9%	98.8%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.6%
European Union	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.3%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	98.8%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72%	76.7%	-4.7%
No passport held	28%	13.5%	14.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.6%	37.2%	-2.6%
Christian	58.3%	46.2%	12.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Birchwood Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchwood Close was 57.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% higher than the Franche & Habberley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Birchwood Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Franche & Habberley North and the 152nd highest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

🔎 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 5ND, 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Birchwood Close are based on 10 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 Birchwood Close, Kidderminster, DY11 5ND

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY11 5ND

Average Price
£296,149

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£257,143

Detached
£305,901

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birchwood Close

Average Price
£313,948

Semi-Detached
£404,722

Terraced
£250,621

Detached
£319,074

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birchwood CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Birchwood Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-11-22	£238,804
6 Birchwood Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2019-12-06	£254,887
9 Birchwood Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2013-10-15	£254,843
8 Birchwood Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£128,000	2012-10-24	£219,491
1 Birchwood Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2012-06-29	£381,888

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY11 5ND

Employment

DY11 5ND 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 DY11 5ND area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	117
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	17
Other	6
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	10
Construction	9
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Franche Primary School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB	3out of 4	754 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School Marlpool Lane , DY11 5HP	3out of 4	1,231 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	1out of 4	1,360 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Park Primary RSA Academy Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH	2out of 4	1,816 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School Stoney Lane , DY10 2LX	3out of 4	2,509 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	1out of 4	954 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wolverley CofE Secondary School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ	3out of 4	3,266 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL	3out of 4	3,419 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	3out of 4	3,582 yd	Academy converter	No	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	3,041 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	1,032 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nurture Learning County Buildings , Bewdley Road DY11 6RQ	- not rated	1,753 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wribbenhall School 21 Crundalls Lane , Wribbenhall DY12 1JL	- not rated	2,191 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE	- not rated	3,098 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB	3out of 4	4,305 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Habberley Tenants Association Club	Truro Drive, Kidderminster	983 yd
The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf	Wolverley Road, Kidderminster	1,055 yd
Franche Village Sports & Social Club	94 Wolverley Road, Kidderminster	1,086 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Habberley Fish Bar	98 Canterbury Road, Kidderminster		916 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	87 Franche Road, Kidderminster		844 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
White Wickets Sports Field CHESTNUT GROVE	grass pitches	656 yd
Franche Primary School CHESTNUT GROVE	grass pitches, swimming pool	724 yd
Habberley Sports Field HABBERLEY ROAD	grass pitches	754 yd
Baxter Business And Enterprise College HABBERLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	857 yd
Wyre Forest School HABBERLEY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	917 yd
Kidderminster Carolians Rfc Marlpool Lane	grass pitches	1,050 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	74.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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