Sutton Park Gardens, Kidderminster, DY11 6LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY11 6LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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	48.1%	49.8%	1.7%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	51.9%	50.2%	-1.7%	49.0%	1.2%

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 6LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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	22.9%	27.9%	5.0%	37.9%	-10.0%
Married: Opposite sex	61.7%	52.3%	-9.4%	44.2%	8.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	6.8%	9.3%	2.5%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	6.8%	6.2%	-0.6%	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	47.5%	49%	1.5%	48.4%	0.6%
Good health	36.9%	31.5%	-5.4%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	11.6%	16.6%	5.0%	12.7%	3.9%
Bad health	3.4%	2%	-1.4%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.6%	1%	0.4%	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	22.6%	12.9%	-9.7%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	10.2%	-5.6%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	12.9%	-2.9%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	7.5%	0.4%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	18.4%	7.5%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	24.4%	35.3%	10.9%	33.8%	1.5%
Other	3.4%	2.7%	-0.7%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	95.9%	99%	3.1%	81.4%	17.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	94.7%	96.4%	1.7%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	1.9%	2%	0.1%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	96.4%	2.3%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	1.9%	3%	1.1%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	9.9%	13.5%	-3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.8%	37.2%	-1.4%
Christian	58.3%	46.2%	12.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Sutton Park Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutton Park Gardens was 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% lower than the Blakebrook & Habberley South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sutton Park Gardens has the 21st highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Blakebrook & Habberley South and the 130th highest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.0%.

🔎 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. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DY11 6LJ, 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 - 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 - 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) - 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 Sutton Park Gardens are based on 14 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 Sutton Park Gardens, Kidderminster, DY11 6LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY11 6LJ

Average Price
£379,217

Semi-Detached
£368,614

Terraced
£308,650

Detached
£406,274

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sutton Park Gardens

Average Price
£356,352

Semi-Detached
£313,268

Terraced
£300,557

Detached
£393,431

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sutton Park GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Sutton Park Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2022-08-17	£367,178
6 Sutton Park Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£254,200	2020-12-21	£305,942
1 Sutton Park Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2018-11-02	£468,985
1 Sutton Park Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2015-10-23	£381,498
2 Sutton Park Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, a newly built property	£239,000	2014-11-28	£378,006

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY11 6LJ

Employment

DY11 6LJ 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 6LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	79
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	15
Other	11
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Manufacturing	31
Human health and social work activities	28
Education	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sutton Park Primary RSA Academy Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH	2out of 4	567 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birchen Coppice Academy Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ	1out of 4	670 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Foley Park Primary School and Nursery Northumberland Avenue , DY11 7AW	3out of 4	939 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	1out of 4	1,518 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Franche Primary School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB	3out of 4	2,517 yd	Community 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	1,516 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL	3out of 4	2,624 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	3out of 4	2,856 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College Minster Road , DY13 8AX	2out of 4	3,277 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wolverley CofE Secondary School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ	3out of 4	5,100 yd	Voluntary controlled school	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	2,970 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nurture Learning County Buildings , Bewdley Road DY11 6RQ	- not rated	1,675 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA	3out of 4	1,739 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB	3out of 4	2,022 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Wribbenhall School 21 Crundalls Lane , Wribbenhall DY12 1JL	- not rated	2,572 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE	- not rated	4,284 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Starbucks Kidderminster Drive Thru	123A Stourport Road, Kidderminster	759 yd
Elior UK At Wyre Forest Community Housing	Berrington Court, Felix Baxter Drive	896 yd
TJ's Cabin	8 Lisle Avenue, Kidderminster	901 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Loom & Shuttle	149 Stourport Road, Kidderminster		903 yd
The Radcliffe Arms	Meredith Green, Kidderminster		1,060 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kin Yip	24 Lister Road, Kidderminster	252 yd
Fortune	13 Severn Grove, Kidderminster	323 yd
Foley Fish Bar	82 Stourport Road, Kidderminster	724 yd
Subway	80 Stourport Road, Kidderminster	724 yd
Tasty Bites	136 Walter Nash Road East, Kidderminster	833 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	83 Stourport Road, Kidderminster		724 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stores Ltd, Silverwoods Way		1,089 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Birchen Coppice Academy WOODBURY ROAD	grass pitches	708 yd
Fitness Plus (Closed) Bridge House Bridge House Stourport Road	health and fitness suite	785 yd
Wyre Forest Leisure Centre WYRE FOREST LEISURE CENTRE WYRE FOREST LEISURE CENTRE SILVERWOODS WAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	988 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	74.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	71.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	75.21 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	75.21 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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