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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

DY116SB

King Charles Close

DY101HE

Stourport Road

DY116BX

Parkland Avenue

DY116JB

Rowland Hill Avenue

DY116SY

Park Rise

DY116XB

Mill Street

DY101AE

New Road

DY101HG

Green Street

DY116BA

Renfrew Gardens

DY116QZ

Lower Parklands

DY116RA

Franchise Street

DY116SZ

Plimsoll Street

DY116XZ

Church Walk

DY101DA

Vicar Street

DY116BY

Summer Hill Avenue

DY116DB

Holmwood Avenue

DY116RG

Blakebrook

DY116YA

Woodfield Street

DY116PF

Heathfield Crescent

DY116TN

Park Street

DY101AA

Weavers Wharf

DY101ER

Worcester Street

DY101PD

Lion Square

DY102AD

Church Street

DY116JE

Bewdley Hill

DY116QA

Washington Street

DY116SW

Corporation Street

DY101EQ

Worcester Street

DY101JN

Green Street

DY116AT

St Johns Avenue

DY116DR

Shrewsbury Road

DY116HL

Westminster Road

DY116NB

Hemming Street

DY116XX

Bennett Street

DY101AU

Oxford Street

DY116AF

Mason Road

DY116AH

Cedar Drive

DY101BJ

Oxford Street

DY102AR

Church Street

DY102AU

Church Street

DY116HG

Westminster Road

DY116HN

Selba Drive

DY116HQ

Westminster Road

DY116PS

Adam Street

DY101BL

Oxford Street

DY116DH

Canterbury Road

DY116SA

Perrett Walk

DY116TY

Plimsoll Street

DY116PP

Greatfield Road

DY116XS

Habberley Street

DY101AB

Market Street

DY101BQ

Oxford Street

DY102AX

Church Street

DY102DJ

High Street

DY116AA

Habberley Road

DY116DN

Truro Drive

DY116ET

Canterbury Road

DY116RJ

Bewdley Road

DY116RR

Cobden Street

DY116RY

Park Lane

DY101AQ

New Road

DY116DU

Jordan Close

DY116FD

Canterbury Road

DY116PW

Belle Orchard

DY116SG

Park Lane

DY116TD

Hill Street

DY101AL

Dixon Street

DY116RF

Blakebrook Gardens

DY116XU

Bennett Street

DY116BB

Burghley Drive

DY116SP

Franchise Street

Data Sources

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