Birchfield Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6PQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY11 6PQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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	49.1%	55%	5.9%	51.0%	4.0%
Male	50.9%	45%	-5.9%	49.0%	-4.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.3%	20.8%	-1.5%	37.9%	-17.1%
Married: Opposite sex	51.3%	48.4%	-2.9%	44.2%	4.2%
Married: Same sex	1%	1.6%	0.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	16.1%	17.2%	1.1%	9.1%	8.1%
Widowed	7.8%	9.4%	1.6%	6.1%	3.3%

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	45.3%	43.4%	-1.9%	48.4%	-5.0%
Good health	32.1%	35.5%	3.4%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	16.7%	16.2%	-0.5%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	5.6%	3.9%	-1.7%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	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	29.5%	19.4%	-10.1%	18.2%	1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	11.5%	-3.0%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	10.5%	-4.5%	13.4%	-2.9%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	8.9%	5.8%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.5%	17.3%	1.8%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	19.2%	30.9%	11.7%	33.8%	-2.9%
Other	3.1%	1.6%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
White	100%	99.6%	-0.4%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97% 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%	97%	0.0%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	1.3%	2.6%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.5%
Africa	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	97%	0.4%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80%	76.7%	3.3%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
No passport held	18.7%	13.5%	5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.1%	37.2%	-8.1%
Christian	63.5%	46.2%	17.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Birchfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchfield Road was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.3% lower than the Blakebrook & Habberley South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Birchfield Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Blakebrook & Habberley South and the 107th lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.5%.

🔎 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 6PQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Birchfield Road are based on 70 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 Birchfield Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6PQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY11 6PQ

Average Price
£308,865

Semi-Detached
£292,139

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£361,831

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birchfield Road

Average Price
£278,157

Semi-Detached
£271,301

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£346,122

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,966

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birchfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Birchfield Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2024-12-06	£312,510
57 Birchfield Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-06-07	£349,039
58 Birchfield Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-05-01	£244,878
50 Birchfield Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£337,000	2024-03-18	£350,620
18 Birchfield Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£314,000	2023-10-25	£311,826

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY11 6PQ

Employment

DY11 6PQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	67
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Real estate activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Education	4
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1
Transport and storage	1

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	279 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Park Community Primary School Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH	- not rated	279 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Sutton Park First School Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH	- not rated	322 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	- not rated	690 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	3out of 4	690 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	686 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	686 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	686 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	714 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA	- not rated	2,533 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	692 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice Middle School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ	- not rated	1,502 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB	- not rated	1,696 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sladen CofE Middle School Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ	- not rated	2,444 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wribbenhall Middle School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL	- not rated	3,032 yd	Community 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	1,501 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1LX	- not rated	1,501 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	2,404 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kidderminster Pupil Referral Unit The Old Coach House , Bewdley Road DY11 6RL	- not rated	754 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Coach House Short Stay School Bewdley Road , DY11 6RL	- not rated	754 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA	3out of 4	901 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lea House School The Lea , Bewdley Hill DY11 6JR	- not rated	909 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blakebrook School Bewdley Road , DY11 6RL	- not rated	917 yd	Community special 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	593 yd
League Of Friends Coffee Shop	Kidderminster General Hospital, Bewdley Road	593 yd
China Lodge	21 Bewdley Road, Kidderminster	834 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Weary Traveller	204 Sutton Road, Kidderminster	470 yd
Habberley Tenants Association Club	Truro Drive, Kidderminster	936 yd
St Johns Club	Crowther Street, Kidderminster	1,015 yd
The Sportsman	25 Wood Street, Kidderminster	1,031 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stel's Chippy	202 Sutton Road, Kidderminster	470 yd
Kin Yip	24 Lister Road, Kidderminster	674 yd
Habberley Fish Bar	98 Canterbury Road, Kidderminster	798 yd
Bewdley Road Chippy	114 Bewdley Road, Kidderminster	979 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco At Esso	Bewdley Hill Service Station, Bewdley Hill		342 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Baxter Business And Enterprise College HABBERLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	712 yd
Brinton Park PARK LANE	tennis courts	883 yd
Wyre Forest School HABBERLEY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	907 yd
Habberley Sports Field HABBERLEY ROAD	grass pitches	986 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	184.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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