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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 179 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
179
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
83.49(+116%)
Shoplifting
55.13(+534%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.38(+331%)
Public order
21.82(+260%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.03(+175%)
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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 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
Flats12£125,000
Detached31£375,000
Semi-Detached35£230,000
Terraced56£169,000

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

DY116TJ

Park Lane Industrial Estate

DY116BL

Claughton Court

DY116XY

Church Walk

DY116TW

Park Street

DY116NG

Stretton Road

DY116YQ

St Johns Close

DY116QR

Sutton Road

DY116AE

Proud Cross Ringway

DY116YH

Mill Lane

DY102BG

Coventry Street

DY116QS

Sutton Road

DY116AW

Blakebrook Close

DY101JF

Green Street

DY101HH

Dixon Street

DY116RN

Crescent Road

DY102JA

Blackwell Street

DY102BH

Coventry Street

DY116XT

Crane Street

DY116BX

Parkland Avenue

DY116DT

Steve Roberts Court

DY116TB

Park Lane

DY116YG

Mill Lane

DY115PG

Blakebrook & Habberley South

DY102DQ

High Street

DY116BU

Summer Hill Avenue

DY116PT

Carter Avenue

DY116QA

Washington Street

DY116YE

St Johns Street

DY102ED

Blackwell Street

DY116PL

Oakfield Road

DY102AH

Church Street

DY116TY

Plimsoll Street

DY102BA

Blakebrook & Habberley South

DY101BJ

Oxford Street

DY102AW

Church Street

DY101PF

Bromsgrove Street

DY116AS

Chapel Street

DY102JE

Orchard Street

DY101AY

Marlborough Street

DY116AA

Habberley Road

DY116BA

Renfrew Gardens

DY116AL

Moule Close

DY116RY

Park Lane

DY116BD

Selsdon Close

DY116NB

Hemming Street

DY101EL

Worcester Street

DY101HR

Green Street

DY116XZ

Church Walk

DY116YD

Crowther Street

DY116PY

Lansdown Green

DY102DG

Coventry Street

DY116QB

Washington Street

DY116JF

Western Way

DY101PA

Prospect Hill

DY116UH

Wood Street

DY116NQ

Stretton Road

DY115PH

Broomfield Road

DY116BJ

Welbeck Drive

DY101EW

Worcester Street

DY116UU

Lower Mill Street

DY116RG

Blakebrook

DY116SG

Park Lane

DY116YX

Clares Court

DY116YY

Bentons Court

DY116JX

Meadow Hill Close

DY116NF

Spencer Street

DY102DZ

Blackwell Street

DY101EJ

Vicar Street

DY102DY

Towers Buildings

DY101PW

Bromsgrove Street

DY116XB

Mill Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.