Whitcombs Orchard, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, DY14 8RN

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Whitcombs Orchard is in Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster and in South Shropshire district. DY14 8RN is located in the Cleobury Mortimer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ludlow. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about Whitcombs Orchard, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, DY14 8RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: DY14 8RB, DY14 8RF, DY14 8DE, DY14 8RA, DY14 8RG, DY14 8DB, DY14 8RD, DY14 8DG, DY14 8DF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY14 8RN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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	47.6%	48.2%	0.6%	51.0%	-2.8%
Male	52.4%	51.8%	-0.6%	49.0%	2.8%

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	25%	39%	14.0%	37.9%	1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	57.8%	48.6%	-9.2%	44.2%	4.4%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.6%	2.9%	1.3%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	10.5%	7.6%	-2.9%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	4.8%	1.9%	-2.9%	6.1%	-4.2%

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	53.4%	55.6%	2.2%	48.4%	7.2%
Good health	31.8%	22.5%	-9.3%	33.6%	-11.1%
Fair health	10.7%	18.3%	7.6%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	3.5%	2.8%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.5%

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 22.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.6%	24%	1.4%	18.2%	5.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	15.4%	2.2%	9.6%	5.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.4%	19.2%	-0.2%	13.4%	5.8%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	3.8%	0.3%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	9.6%	-0.3%	16.9%	-7.3%
Degree or Similar	29.6%	22.1%	-7.5%	33.8%	-11.7%
Other	1.9%	5.8%	3.9%	2.8%	3.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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)
Other Asian	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.2%	96.5%	-2.7%	81.4%	15.1%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% 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	98.8%	93.7%	-5.1%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0.2%	1.4%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.2%	2.1%	1.9%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	1.4%	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	93.7%	-4.4%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.2%	0.6%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.7%	76.7%	-7.0%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	29.6%	13.5%	16.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34%	37.2%	-3.2%
Christian	54.6%	46.2%	8.4%
Buddhist	2.8%	0.5%	2.3%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	3.5%	0.6%	2.9%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Whitcombs Orchard Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitcombs Orchard was 75.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.5% higher than the Clee average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whitcombs Orchard has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Clee and the 240th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.6%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DY14 8RN, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (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 Whitcombs Orchard are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Shropshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Whitcombs Orchard, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, DY14 8RN

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY14 8RN

Average Price
£113,462

Semi-Detached
£113,462

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whitcombs Orchard

Average Price
£124,823

Semi-Detached
£124,823

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whitcombs OrchardStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Whitcombs Orchard, Kidderminster, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£83,000	2020-11-30	£104,941
27 Whitcombs Orchard, Kidderminster, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£81,500	2014-09-05	£128,384
27 Whitcombs Orchard, Kidderminster, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2006-12-08	£141,142

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Employment

DY14 8RN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	31
Part-Time Employee	20
Retired	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Looking after home or family	9
Self-Employed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Manufacturing	33
Education	32
Human health and social work activities	22
Other	19
Construction	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cleobury Mortimer Primary School Love Lane , Cleobury Mortimer DY14 8PE	3out of 4	498 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bayton CofE Primary School Bayton , DY14 9LG	4out of 4	3,510 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lacon Childe School Love Lane , Cleobury Mortimer DY14 8PE	3out of 4	498 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Anchors Away Soft-Play And Cafe	Unit 1, New House Farm	279 yd
The Spice Empire	17 High Street, Cleobury Mortimer	296 yd
Lamp Restaurant	15A High Street, Cleobury Mortimer	296 yd
Cleobury Cafe	44 High Street, Cleobury Mortimer	326 yd
Galaxy	37 High Street, Cleobury Mortimer	326 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Talbot Hotel	29 High Street, Cleobury Mortimer	325 yd
The Stable Tavern	1 Talbot Square, Cleobury Mortimer	386 yd
The Kings Arms Hotel	Kings Arms, Church Street	408 yd
Royal Fountain Inn	13 Church Street, Cleobury Mortimer	408 yd
Cleobury Mortimer Sports And Social Club	Love Lane, Cleobury Mortimer	698 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mimi's Plaice	25 High Street, Cleobury Mortimer		322 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Londis	Butlers Of Cleobury (Londis), Brunswick House		322 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lacon Childe School LOVE LANE	grass pitches	505 yd
Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall LOWER STREET		552 yd
Teme Cleobury ST. MARYS PLACE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	611 yd
Cleobury Mortimer Playing Field ST. MARYS PLACE	grass pitches	685 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	60.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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