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Kidderminster Town

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About

Kidderminster Town is located in the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire, England. It lies along the River Stour and is known for its historical ties to the carpet industry, which shaped its development in the 19th century. The town features a mix of Victorian and modern architecture, with retail and leisure facilities centred around the High Street and Weaver’s Wharf shopping area. Kidderminster serves as a commercial hub for the surrounding region, offering transport links via the West Midlands Railway line and the A456 road.

The area includes green spaces like Brinton Park and the nearby Wyre Forest, providing outdoor recreation opportunities. Kidderminster is home to landmarks such as the Severn Valley Railway and the Museum of Carpet, reflecting its industrial heritage. The town has a range of schools, healthcare services, and community amenities, catering to its residential population. Its location near the Shropshire border makes it a gateway to rural and woodland landscapes.

Area overview

On average Kidderminster Town has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kidderminster Town is £36,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Kidderminster Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kidderminster Town Population
8,380
Population density
3,581.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,876
81.99%
Other White
536
6.39%
Bangladeshi
391
4.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
88
1.05%
Other Asian
69
0.82%
Total population: 8,386

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,018
26.68%
Owns with a mortgage
881
23.09%
Owns outright
766
20.08%
Other social rented
540
14.15%
Social rents from council
501
13.13%
Total households: 3,815

Property prices in Kidderminster Town

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Kidderminster Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kidderminster Town 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 Kidderminster Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£345,000
Flats10£117,750
Semi-Detached20£220,000
Terraced34£178,500

10 years median price trend in Kidderminster Town

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

All postcodes in Kidderminster Town

DY102AD

Church Street

DY102PR

Old Bear Close

DY101LT

Aggborough Crescent

DY101PH

Hoo Road

DY102EZ

Gilbert Scott Way

DY116SW

Corporation Street

DY102LP

Clensmore Street

DY101AU

Oxford Street

DY101EQ

Worcester Street

DY101JN

Green Street

DY101LU

College Road

DY101PL

Kidderminster Town

DY101QZ

Station Approach

DY102HX

Kidderminster Town

DY102NE

Pooles Court

DY102NL

Eddy Road

DY102RD

Imperial Avenue

DY101BJ

Bridge Street

DY101BL

Exchange Street

DY101LF

Cobham Road

DY101QH

Comberton Hill

DY102AR

Church Street

DY102AU

Church Street

DY102QD

The Quarry

DY102YH

Badland Avenue

DY101AB

Market Street

DY101BQ

Oxford Street

DY101ND

Stadium Close

DY101PZ

Anchorfields

DY102AX

Church Street

DY102HW

Kidderminster Town

DY102XT

Ismere Way

DY102HF

Harold Evers Way

DY102NF

Pat Davis Court

DY102NH

Broad Street

DY102NP

Queen Street

DY101AQ

Castle Road

DY102DJ

High Street

DY102HY

Clensmore Street

DY102QR

Gheluvelt Avenue

DY102QU

Greenhill Avenue

DY101AL

Dixon Street

DY102DG

Coventry Street

DY102FB

Horse Fair

DY102YB

Baskerville Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.