Western Way, Kidderminster, DY11 6JF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY11 6JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.7%	50.6%	1.9%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	51.3%	49.4%	-1.9%	49.0%	0.4%

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 DY11 6JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.5% 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	20.2%	21.3%	1.1%	37.9%	-16.6%
Married: Opposite sex	61.7%	65.5%	3.8%	44.2%	21.3%
Separated	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	10.6%	8%	-2.6%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	6.7%	3.5%	-3.2%	6.1%	-2.6%

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	44.9%	42.6%	-2.3%	48.4%	-5.8%
Good health	32%	39.3%	7.3%	33.6%	5.7%
Fair health	19.3%	13.4%	-5.9%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	3.2%	3.9%	0.7%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	19.5%	15.9%	-3.6%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	9.7%	-4.5%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	17.2%	-1.9%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	6.9%	2.6%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	20.7%	10.1%	16.9%	3.8%
Degree or Similar	28.4%	26.9%	-1.5%	33.8%	-6.9%
Other	3.9%	2.8%	-1.1%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.4%	98.5%	-0.9%	81.4%	17.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	97.5%	95.8%	-1.7%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	1.6%	2.4%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	96.1%	-1.4%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.4%	76.7%	8.7%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	11.9%	13.5%	-1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.1%	37.2%	-5.1%
Christian	60.1%	46.2%	13.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Western Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Way was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% lower than the Blakebrook & Habberley South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Western Way has the 14th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Blakebrook & Habberley South and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DY11 6JF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 3/10 (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) - 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 Western Way are based on 30 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 Western Way, Kidderminster, DY11 6JF

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY11 6JF

Average Price
£281,854

Semi-Detached
£285,564

Terraced
£262,735

Detached
£291,703

Flats/Maisonettes
£268,400

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Western Way

Average Price
£278,244

Semi-Detached
£285,438

Terraced
£266,573

Detached
£281,266

Flats/Maisonettes
£255,981

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Western WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Western Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£262,000	2022-05-25	£275,717
14 Western Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£242,000	2020-08-27	£296,302
11 Western Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2019-01-17	£339,767
9 Western Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£183,000	2017-10-13	£237,464
21 Western Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2017-08-09	£429,683

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY11 6JF

Employment

DY11 6JF 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DY11 6JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	92
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	30
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Education	22
Construction	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Transport and storage	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sutton Park Primary School Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH	4out of 4	501 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Park Community Primary School Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH	- not rated	501 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Sutton Park First School Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH	- not rated	608 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, St John's CofE First School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	- not rated	868 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	- not rated	963 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Baxter Business and Enterprise College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	682 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	682 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	682 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	702 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bewdley High School and Sixth Form Centre Stourport Road , Wribbenhall DY12 1BL	- not rated	2,687 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	- not rated	812 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice Middle School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ	- not rated	1,585 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB	- not rated	1,675 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wribbenhall Middle School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL	- not rated	2,625 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sladen CofE Middle School Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ	- not rated	2,815 yd	Voluntary aided 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 1AB	- not rated	1,961 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1LX	- not rated	1,961 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	2,832 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lea House School The Lea , Bewdley Hill DY11 6JR	- not rated	466 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Knoll School Manor Avenue , DY11 6EA	- not rated	995 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA	3out of 4	1,012 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster Pupil Referral Unit The Old Coach House , Bewdley Road DY11 6RL	- not rated	1,160 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Coach House Short Stay School Bewdley Road , DY11 6RL	- not rated	1,160 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Robertson Centre	Kidderminster General Hospital, Bewdley Road		1,029 yd
League Of Friends Coffee Shop	Kidderminster General Hospital, Bewdley Road		1,029 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Habberley Tenants Association Club	Truro Drive, Kidderminster		498 yd
The Weary Traveller	204 Sutton Road, Kidderminster		911 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Habberley Fish Bar	98 Canterbury Road, Kidderminster	430 yd
Stel's Chippy	202 Sutton Road, Kidderminster	911 yd
Kin Yip	24 Lister Road, Kidderminster	926 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco At Esso	Bewdley Hill Service Station, Bewdley Hill		757 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Baxter Business And Enterprise College HABBERLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	699 yd
Wyre Forest School HABBERLEY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,018 yd
Habberley Sports Field HABBERLEY ROAD	grass pitches	1,019 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	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	147.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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