Carters Gardens is in Kidderminster and in Wyre Forest district. DY11 6LR is located in the Foley Park & Hoobrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 2013-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carters Gardens, Kidderminster, DY11 6LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY11 6LH, DY11 6JQ, DY11 6LX, DY11 6JL, DY11 6LW, DY11 6PE, DY11 6JJ, DY11 6LG, DY11 6LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY11 6LR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 50.5% | 47.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.4% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 DY11 6LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 16.3% | 22.5% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.3% | 58.9% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 43.6% | 51.9% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 33.8% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 9.7% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 24.4% | 15.3% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 39.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.2% | 95.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 96.5% | 92.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 95.5% | 92.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 63.4% | 46.2% | 17.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carters Gardens was 10.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.5% lower than the Blakebrook & Habberley South average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Carters Gardens has the 4th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Blakebrook & Habberley South and the 16th lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindridge House, 4 Carters Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2024-12-06 | £652,701 |
| 6 Carters Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £652,500 | 2023-12-12 | £651,836 |
| 7 Carters Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2022-01-21 | £784,592 |
| 2 Carters Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2021-09-23 | £694,465 |
| 11 Carters Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2018-09-21 | £765,230 |
DY11 6LR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DY11 6LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Park Primary School Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Park Community Primary School Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH | - not rated | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton Park First School Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice First School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | - not rated | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchen Coppice Academy Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | - not rated | 976 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Business and Enterprise College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewdley High School and Sixth Form Centre Stourport Road , Wribbenhall DY12 1BL | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice Middle School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | - not rated | 976 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wribbenhall Middle School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | - not rated | 2,405 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sladen CofE Middle School Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1AB | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1LX | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY | 3out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea House School The Lea , Bewdley Hill DY11 6JR | - not rated | 596 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster Pupil Referral Unit The Old Coach House , Bewdley Road DY11 6RL | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coach House Short Stay School Bewdley Road , DY11 6RL | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knoll School Manor Avenue , DY11 6EA | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habberley Tenants Association Club | Truro Drive, Kidderminster | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kin Yip | 24 Lister Road, Kidderminster | 566 yd | |
| Fortune | 13 Severn Grove, Kidderminster | 718 yd | |
| Habberley Fish Bar | 98 Canterbury Road, Kidderminster | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco At Esso | Bewdley Hill Service Station, Bewdley Hill | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birchen Coppice Academy WOODBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 956 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.