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About

Broadwaters ward lies in the northwest of Kidderminster, primarily consisting of residential housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards. The area is defined by its proximity to the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, which forms a natural western boundary. Local amenities are concentrated along the main thoroughfares, serving the community with essential shops and services. Housing is predominantly semi-detached and terraced, with some modern infill developments. The ward includes several primary schools and green spaces integrated within the neighbourhood layouts.

A notable local feature is the canal's path, which provides a quiet route for walking and cycling away from the main roads. The ward contains the former site of British Sugar's Kidderminster factory, which has been redeveloped for housing. Land use is almost entirely residential, with no major industrial or commercial parks within its boundaries. Transport links are provided by bus routes connecting to Kidderminster town centre and Stourport-on-Severn. The area maintains a quiet, suburban character distinct from the busier central parts of the town.

Area overview

On average Broadwaters has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broadwaters is £45,273 per year. There are 4 schools in Broadwaters: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Broadwaters is home to around 9,274 people, with a population density of about 3,807.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broadwaters Population
9,274
Population density
3,807.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.54(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.16(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.32(+55%)
Vehicle crime
8.52(+31%)
Other theft
7.55(+33%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,023
86.53%
Bangladeshi
403
4.35%
Other White
387
4.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
74
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
56
0.6%
Total population: 9,272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,786
24.25%
No qualifications
1,585
21.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,284
17.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,200
16.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
815
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 7,366

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,248
31.5%
Owns outright
1,217
30.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
662
16.71%
Other social rented
372
9.39%
Social rents from council
362
9.14%
Total households: 3,962

Property prices in Broadwaters

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 in Broadwaters area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Broadwaters 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 Broadwaters over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£346,000
Terraced27£180,000
Semi-Detached45£243,750
Flats7£155,000

10 years median price trend in Broadwaters

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadwaters.

All postcodes in Broadwaters

DY102LZ

Broad Street

DY102HH

Duke Street

DY102HD

Baxter Gardens

DY102HU

Admiral Walk

DY102EN

Horsefair

DY102NL

Eddy Road

DY102QJ

Hurcott Road

DY102TP

James Road

DY102XR

Highgrove Court

DY102QR

The Foxholes

DY102TT

Hurcott Road

DY103FQ

Broadwaters

DY102FB

Horse Fair

DY102XX

Homfray Road

DY102PP

Stourbridge Road

DY102RD

Imperial Court

DY102RP

Champions Way

DY102AF

Clensmore Street

DY102GF

Rainsford Crescent

DY102PX

Milldale Close

DY102NS

Butler Best Way

DY102YU

Lenchville

DY102LX

Stoney Lane

DY102HS

Marsh Grove

DY102TH

Turton Street

DY103GB

Broadwaters

DY102EQ

Silver Street

DY102EX

Baxter Avenue

DY102GB

Greatwich Way

DY102QS

Medal Close

DY102GA

Butler Best Way

DY102LF

Buttercup Close

DY102BP

Coventry Street

DY102EY

Sycamore Close

DY102ND

Pleasant Street

DY102UN

Pitt Street

DY102YR

Dunnington Avenue

DY102YP

Leonard Avenue

DY102UE

Harriers Green

DY102ES

Radford Avenue

DY102UY

Stourbridge Road

DY102RW

Hurcott Road

DY102PY

Brookdale

DY102QX

Hurcott Road

DY102XU

Upton Road

DY102FA

Badland Avenue

DY102QP

Gheluvelt Avenue

DY102XT

Sion Hill

DY102XQ

Kendlewood Road

DY102EW

Horsefair

DY102XE

Kendlewood Road

DY102YN

Charles Avenue

DY102UJ

Sion Hill

DY102YS

Dunnington Avenue

DY102YB

Upton Road

DY102UL

Stourbridge Road

DY102YD

Upton Road

DY102EE

Blackwell Street

DY102HY

Clensmore Street

DY102QU

Greenhill Avenue

DY102YQ

Lea Castle Close

DY102QY

Shrubbery Street

DY102TL

Highfield Road

DY102LP

York Place

DY102QT

Hurcott Road

DY102NF

Pat Davis Court

DY102RU

Chester Road North

DY102XG

Kendlewood Road

DY102NH

Broad Street

DY102PS

Springfield Lane

DY102HR

Fen Close

DY102EH

Silver Street

DY102HA

Long Acre

DY102XW

Stourbridge Road

DY102YA

Usmere Road

DY102GE

Westcott Road

DY102AG

Clensmore Street

DY102LR

Stoney Lane

DY102UX

Stourbridge Road

DY102HX

Broadwaters

DY102RX

Chester Road North

DY102AB

Shrubbery Gardens

DY102TS

Vine Street

DY102HE

Plane Tree Close

DY102HL

Paradise Way

DY102XS

Sion Hill

DY102HP

Holly Court

DY102BT

Coventry Street

DY102LU

Stoney Lane

Data Sources

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