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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 119 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
Detached33£370,000
Flats9£125,000
Semi-Detached28£230,500
Terraced49£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

DY116YB

Woodfield Street

DY101AX

Green Street

DY101AZ

Green Street

DY101HA

Green Street

DY116HF

Tintern Close

DY116YH

Mill Lane

DY116DT

Steve Roberts Court

DY116PY

Lansdown Green

DY116QJ

Sutton Road

DY117BB

Stourport Road

DY115AB

The Patios

DY116PB

The Lea Causeway

DY116QP

Sutton Road

DY116RL

Bewdley Road

DY116TP

Park Street

DY101PF

Bromsgrove Street

DY116AQ

Cedar Crescent

DY116GB

Hill Close

DY116JR

Bewdley Hill

DY116TS

Castle Road

DY102AZ

Bull Ring

DY102BH

Coventry Street

DY102JE

Orchard Street

DY116AS

Chapel Street

DY116AW

Blakebrook Close

DY116BL

Claughton Court

DY116FA

Moule Close

DY116NE

Spencer Street

DY116PA

Lea Bank Avenue

DY116TR

Park Street

DY116UF

Wood Street

DY116YX

Clares Court

DY102BG

Coventry Street

DY102DU

Blackwell Street

DY116RX

Bewdley Road

DY116TF

Caldwall Crescent

DY116TQ

Park Lane

DY116UB

Wood Street

DY116XR

Blakebrook & Habberley South

DY116BS

Bewdley Hill

DY116PE

Greatfield Road

DY116PH

Greatfield Road

DY116RD

Hume Street

DY116RP

Cobden Street

DY102BA

Blakebrook & Habberley South

DY116NF

Spencer Street

DY116PL

Oakfield Road

DY116SH

Park Lane

DY116YG

Mill Lane

DY116UY

Mill Street

DY116QN

Sutton Road

DY116UG

Peel Street

DY101AR

Oxford Street

DY101BT

Exchange Street

DY116BJ

Welbeck Drive

DY116NA

Hemming Street

DY116NG

Stretton Road

DY116RZ

Park Street

DY116SQ

Quayle Court

DY116YE

St Johns Street

DY101BB

Oxford Street

DY102AY

Church Street

DY116DP

Hereford Close

DY116NQ

Stretton Road

DY116PU

Claughton Street

DY116QU

Talbot Street

DY101AF

New Road

DY116QY

Holman Street

DY116YU

Kings Road

DY101PT

Lion Street

DY116TE

Park Lane

DY101AS

Tram Street

DY101HH

Dixon Street

DY101PG

Bromsgrove Street

DY102AH

Church Street

DY102DQ

High Street

DY116DJ

Pershore Road

DY101EH

High Street

DY116JT

Leawood Grove

DY116UX

Black Horse Lane

DY101DE

Vicar Street

DY101EL

Worcester Street

DY116AE

Proud Cross Ringway

DY116BT

Bewdley Hill

DY116PG

Birchfield Road

DY116QD

Willis Street

DY117FQ

Waterloo Street

DY101EN

Worcester Street

DY116TU

Woodfield Crescent

DY116TW

Park Street

DY116YQ

St Johns Close

DY116PJ

Greatfield Road

DY116SE

Park Lane

DY101DD

Vicar Street

DY102AA

Bull Ring

DY116ND

Poplar Road

DY116PZ

Gainsborough Mews

DY116AJ

Broomfield Green

DY116BZ

Westville Avenue

DY116JY

The Lea

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.