Stretton Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY11 6NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.8%	50.4%	-5.4%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	44.2%	49.6%	5.4%	49.0%	0.6%

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 area around DY11 6NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	36.3%	42.1%	5.8%	37.9%	4.2%
Married: Opposite sex	36.3%	30.2%	-6.1%	44.2%	-14.0%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	4.7%	4.7%	0.0%	2.2%	2.5%
Divorced	13.7%	14%	0.3%	9.1%	4.9%
Widowed	8.1%	8.1%	0.0%	6.1%	2.0%

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	38.3%	41.8%	3.5%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	32.7%	31.9%	-0.8%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	17.5%	16.7%	-0.8%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	8.3%	7.8%	-0.5%	4.0%	3.8%
Very bad health	3.3%	1.8%	-1.5%	1.2%	0.6%

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 6NQ this area, 36.9% 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 14.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	44.9%	36.9%	-8.0%	18.2%	18.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	13.3%	1.3%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.9%	12.9%	-5.0%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	6.4%	4.7%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.1%	14.2%	9.1%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	8.5%	14.6%	6.1%	33.8%	-19.2%
Other	9.8%	1.7%	-8.1%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96%	96.4%	0.4%	81.4%	15.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.1%	1.7%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	96.4%	96.8%	0.4%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	1%	2.5%	1.5%	6.1%	-3.6%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	96.8%	1.1%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.7%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.3%	76.7%	-10.4%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
No passport held	31.9%	13.5%	18.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.9%	37.2%	6.7%
Christian	41.8%	46.2%	-4.4%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	12.1%	6.0%	6.1%

Safety

Is Stretton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stretton Road was 18.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.3% lower than the Blakebrook & Habberley South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Stretton Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Blakebrook & Habberley South and the 36th lowest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

🔎 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 6NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Stretton Road are based on 18 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 Stretton Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY11 6NQ

Average Price
£199,244

Semi-Detached
£182,649

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£224,136

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stretton Road

Average Price
£177,249

Semi-Detached
£168,099

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£223,001

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stretton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
59 Stretton Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£154,950	2019-03-22	£196,743
50 Stretton Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2016-11-25	£165,464
10 Stretton Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2013-12-13	£173,811
9 Stretton Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£138,500	2007-12-07	£206,539
59 Stretton Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2004-09-24	£226,057

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY11 6NQ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Looking after home or family	13
Other	12
Self-Employed	12
Unemployed	9
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Manufacturing	29
Human health and social work activities	12
Transport and storage	11
Construction	10
Education	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Real estate activities	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	100 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Foley Park Primary School and Nursery Northumberland Avenue , DY11 7AW	3out of 4	900 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	1out of 4	966 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Birchen Coppice Academy Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ	1out of 4	1,207 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Franche Primary School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB	3out of 4	1,992 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	1,004 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	3out of 4	2,566 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL	3out of 4	2,944 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College Minster Road , DY13 8AX	2out of 4	3,818 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wolverley CofE Secondary School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ	3out of 4	4,550 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	2,540 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	1,151 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA	3out of 4	1,196 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB	3out of 4	2,553 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Wribbenhall School 21 Crundalls Lane , Wribbenhall DY12 1JL	- not rated	2,596 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE	- not rated	3,744 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
The Robertson Centre	Kidderminster General Hospital, Bewdley Road	748 yd
League Of Friends Coffee Shop	Kidderminster General Hospital, Bewdley Road	748 yd
China Lodge	21 Bewdley Road, Kidderminster	998 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Weary Traveller	204 Sutton Road, Kidderminster		639 yd
The Watermill	Park Lane, Kidderminster		991 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kin Yip	24 Lister Road, Kidderminster	329 yd
Stel's Chippy	202 Sutton Road, Kidderminster	639 yd
Foley Fish Bar	82 Stourport Road, Kidderminster	810 yd
Subway	80 Stourport Road, Kidderminster	810 yd
Fortune	13 Severn Grove, Kidderminster	872 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco At Esso	Bewdley Hill Service Station, Bewdley Hill		584 yd
Tesco	83 Stourport Road, Kidderminster		810 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brinton Park PARK LANE	tennis courts	767 yd
Baxter Business And Enterprise College HABBERLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,066 yd
Fitness Plus (Closed) Bridge House Bridge House Stourport Road	health and fitness suite	1,068 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	50.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	81.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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