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Blakebrook & Habberley South

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About

Blakebrook & Habberley South ward lies in the northeast of Wyre Forest district. The area is primarily residential, containing a mix of housing estates and older terraced homes. It is bordered by the River Stour to the north and includes the grounds of the former Lea Castle Hospital. Local amenities are centred along the main roads, serving the surrounding neighbourhoods.

The ward encompasses several distinct communities, including Habberley and Blakebrook itself. A notable local landmark is the Blakebrook Locks, part of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, which runs through the area. Green spaces include Habberley Valley, offering walking routes. The area functions as a residential suburb for nearby Kidderminster, with good transport links to the town centre.

Area overview

On average Blakebrook & Habberley South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 191 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blakebrook & Habberley South is £44,436 per year. There are 4 schools in Blakebrook & Habberley South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Blakebrook & Habberley South is home to around 9,486 people, with a population density of about 3,360.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
191
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blakebrook & Habberley South Population
9,486
Population density
3,360.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.76(+132%)
Shoplifting
58.51(+569%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.18(+342%)
Public order
22.98(+277%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.77(+190%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,541
90.07%
Other White
427
4.5%
Other Asian
79
0.83%
Other
56
0.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
53
0.56%
Total population: 9,483

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,861
23.75%
No qualifications
1,687
21.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,449
18.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,247
15.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
857
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 7,835

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,362
30.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,194
26.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,149
25.6%
Other social rented
388
8.64%
Social rents from council
245
5.46%
Total households: 4,489

Property prices in Blakebrook & Habberley South

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Blakebrook & Habberley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £635,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blakebrook & Habberley South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakebrook & Habberley South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£372,500
Flats9£125,000
Semi-Detached28£230,500
Terraced51£168,000

10 years median price trend in Blakebrook & Habberley South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakebrook & Habberley South.

All postcodes in Blakebrook & Habberley South

DY115PQ

St John's Avenue

DY102DG

Coventry Street

DY116DX

Castle Road

DY101EZ

Island Drive

DY116AD

Jelleyman Close

DY116HW

Selba Drive

DY116TG

Park Lane

DY101BY

Corporation Street

DY101EJ

Vicar Street

DY116BP

Oakden Place

DY116TX

Woodfield Crescent

DY101BN

Bridge Street

DY116UT

Lower Mill Street

DY101PW

Bromsgrove Street

DY102AW

Church Street

DY116RU

Paternoster Row

DY116XE

Venture Court

DY116YD

Crowther Street

DY101HR

Green Street

DY115PG

Blakebrook & Habberley South

DY116DL

Truro Drive

DY116ER

Cathedral Avenue

DY116FF

Coley Close

DY116QH

Summer Place

DY116UH

Wood Street

DY102DY

Towers Buildings

DY115PH

Broomfield Road

DY116RE

Franchise Street

DY116SF

Hume Street

DY116XT

Crane Street

DY116YJ

Mill Lane

DY116YN

Mill Lane

DY116UE

Wood Street

DY101EW

Worcester Street

DY102DN

Church Street

DY102DP

Blackwell Street

DY102JG

Callows Lane

DY116TH

Castle Road

DY101LX

Market Street

DY116JA

Bewdley Hill

DY116JU

Highlands Close

DY116QS

Sutton Road

DY116YF

St Johns Street

DY116BU

Summer Hill Avenue

DY116BG

Pineridge Drive

DY116JS

Crestwood Avenue

DY101HN

Blakebrook & Habberley South

DY101PA

Prospect Hill

DY116AG

Mason Road

DY116PD

Lea Bank Avenue

DY102DL

High Street

DY116RS

Bewdley Road

DY116JF

Western Way

DY116PR

Claughton Street

DY116QX

Franchise Street

DY116RW

Crescent Road

DY116XY

Church Walk

DY101RD

Dixon Street

DY116AU

St Johns Avenue

DY116FE

Grammar Close

DY116RB

Hume Street

DY116RH

Brook Street

DY116RN

Crescent Road

DY115AA

Blakebrook & Habberley South

DY116AR

Blakebrook

DY116PQ

Birchfield Road

DY116SX

Park Street Gardens

DY116UA

Wood Street

DY116US

Round Hill Wharf

DY116BH

Whitburn Close

DY116PX

Lansdown Green

DY101EA

Worcester Street

DY102JA

Blackwell Street

DY116UQ

Peel Street

DY116AN

Blakebrook & Habberley South

DY116BQ

Pineridge Drive

DY116TL

Park Lane

DY116TZ

Plimsoll Street

DY102DZ

Blackwell Street

DY116AL

Moule Close

DY116AP

Blakebrook

DY116BD

Selsdon Close

DY116GD

Blakebrook & Habberley South

DY116QR

Sutton Road

DY116TJ

Park Lane Industrial Estate

DY116XD

Mill Street

DY116YY

Bentons Court

DY102ED

Blackwell Street

DY116DW

Guildford Close

DY116QB

Washington Street

DY101AY

Marlborough Street

DY101JF

Green Street

DY116TB

Park Lane

DY102EA

Blackwell Street

DY116JX

Meadow Hill Close

DY116UU

Lower Mill Street

DY101ED

Worcester Street

DY116JZ

Bewdley Grange

DY116PN

Oakfield Road

DY116PT

Carter Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.