The Birches, Stourport-on-severn, DY13 9NW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY13 9NW 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	54.3%	49.8%	-4.5%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	45.7%	50.2%	4.5%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.5%	26.7%	11.2%	37.9%	-11.2%
Married: Opposite sex	64.3%	50%	-14.3%	44.2%	5.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	2.4%	1.9%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	5.3%	6.8%	1.5%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	12.6%	13.6%	1.0%	6.1%	7.5%

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	31.7%	37.1%	5.4%	48.4%	-11.3%
Good health	39.9%	37.5%	-2.4%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	20.2%	17.2%	-3.0%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	7.4%	6.9%	-0.5%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

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 17.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.1%	27.6%	-13.5%	18.2%	9.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	9.5%	-2.6%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.1%	12.9%	2.8%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	12.9%	6.6%	5.3%	7.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	14.3%	1.7%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	14.5%	17.6%	3.1%	33.8%	-16.2%
Other	3.4%	5.2%	1.8%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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)
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.4%	98.7%	0.3%	81.4%	17.3%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.7% 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	99.6%	98.7%	-0.9%	83.2%	15.5%
European Union	0%	0.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.2%	98.7%	-0.5%	83.2%	15.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.4%	76.7%	8.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	14.2%	13.5%	0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.4%	37.2%	-8.8%
Christian	65.1%	46.2%	18.9%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is The Birches Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Birches was 27.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% lower than the Areley Kings & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Birches has the 12th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Areley Kings & Riverside and the 74th lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DY13 9NW, 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 5/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 The Birches are based on 103 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 The Birches, Stourport-on-severn, DY13 9NW

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY13 9NW

Average Price
£236,757

Semi-Detached
£236,217

Terraced
£240,343

Detached
£246,119

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Birches

Average Price
£237,755

Semi-Detached
£237,748

Terraced
£239,171

Detached
£237,370

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The BirchesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 The Birches, Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-08-08	£256,320
40 The Birches, Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2024-08-02	£235,940
33 The Birches, Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2022-08-12	£210,209
46 The Birches, Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£201,000	2022-06-30	£209,994
54 The Birches, Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£216,500	2021-06-14	£249,273

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY13 9NW

Employment

DY13 9NW 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DY13 9NW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Looking after home or family	1
Unemployed	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	10
Construction	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Education	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stourport-On-Severn First School Tan Lane , DY13 8HD	- not rated	1,115 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wilden All Saints CofE Primary School Wilden Lane , DY13 9LP	- not rated	1,146 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wilden All Saints' CofE First School Wilden Lane , DY13 9LP	- not rated	1,146 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wilden All Saints CofE Primary School Wilden Lane , DY13 9LP	- not rated	1,146 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stourport Primary School Park Avenue , DY13 8SH	- not rated	1,405 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stourport High School-Language College Minster Road , DY13 8AX	- not rated	1,461 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College Minster Road , DY13 8AX	3out of 4	1,461 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Stourport High School and Sixth Form Centre Minster Road , DY13 8AX	- not rated	1,461 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bewdley High School and Sixth Form Centre Stourport Road , Wribbenhall DY12 1BL	- not rated	4,974 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL	- not rated	4,974 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stourport-On-Severn, Lickhill Middle School Lickhill Road , DY13 8SF	- not rated	1,351 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stourport-On-Severn, Burlish Middle School Coniston Crescent , DY13 8JU	- not rated	1,848 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Windmill CofE Middle School Princess Way , DY13 0EL	- not rated	2,098 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice Middle School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ	- not rated	3,850 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wribbenhall Middle School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL	- not rated	5,183 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Phoenix Pupil Referral Unit Co Sion Hill Middle School , Sion Hill DY10 2XT	- not rated	1,115 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian New Elizabethan School Quarry Bank , Hartlebury DY11 7TE	- not rated	2,300 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB	4out of 4	2,516 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Aurora Wilden View School Worcester Road , Torton DY11 7RR	- not rated	2,843 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School Heath Lane , Summerfield DY10 4BS	- not rated	4,806 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Debalicious Bakes At Caldicott's	Unit 15, Riverside Business Centre	387 yd
Zains Of Enigma	The Steps House, 18 Gilgal	749 yd
Namaste Taste Of Asia	1 Lichfield Street, Stourport On Severn	901 yd
Greys Cafe At Stourport Riding Centre	The Stables, Upper Poolands Farm	933 yd
Wall 2 Wall	Unit 2 Baldwin House, 2 Lombard Street	960 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bay Horse	29 Hartlebury Road, Stourport On Severn	491 yd
The Old Rose And Crown	Worcester Road, Stourport On Severn	586 yd
The Bird In Hand	5 Canal Side, Stourport On Severn	652 yd
The Rock Tavern	80 Wilden Lane, Stourport On Severn	665 yd
Holly Bush Inn	54 Mitton Street, Stourport On Severn	827 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yo! To Go! At Tesco	Severn Road, Stourport On Severn	701 yd
Stourport Greggs At Stourport Service Station	Vale Road, Stourport On Severn	903 yd
Stourport Kebab And Pizza House	20 Lombard Street, Stourport-On-Severn	962 yd
China Garden	8 High Street, Stourport On Severn	967 yd
La Baguette	18A Lombard Street, Stourport On Severn	971 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Severn Road, Stourport On Severn	701 yd
Lidl	Vale Road, Stourport-On-Severn	903 yd
B & M Express	43 High Street, Stourport On Severn	1,033 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Waves Health & Leisure Club (Stourport Manor) HARTLEBURY ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	691 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	7.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	7.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	7.7%

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	41 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	68.31 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	68.31 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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