Postcode DY10 1AL is located in an urban city, within the Blakebrook & Habberley South area of Wyre Forest in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kidderminster Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kidderminster Town is £43,661 per year. The median sale price in Blakebrook & Habberley South is £185,000 (around £224 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £148,750 and £260,000. The nearest station is Kidderminster, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brinton Park.
Kidderminster Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,738 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Kidderminster Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kidderminster Town is £43,661 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY10 1AL.
Kidderminster Town near DY10 1AL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kidderminster | N/A | Walking directions to Kidderminster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brinton Park | Large | Walking directions to Brinton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Talbot Park | Small | Walking directions to Talbot Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Blakebrook & Habberley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £381,250 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £236,000 | £246 |
| Terraced | 56 | £168,000 | £210 |
| Flats | 19 | £124,000 | £200 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245,000 | £90,000 | £157,000 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £250,000 | £91,750 | £162,975 | £123,000 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £80,750 | £160,000 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £332,500 | £95,000 | £178,500 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £107,500 | £187,500 | £137,500 |
| 2021 | £305,000 | £112,750 | £198,500 | £153,000 |
| 2022 | £330,250 | £110,000 | £229,000 | £165,000 |
| 2023 | £326,000 | £110,000 | £225,000 | £162,500 |
| 2024 | £345,000 | £118,000 | £222,000 | £170,500 |
| 2025 | £361,500 | £125,000 | £230,000 | £167,500 |
| 2026 | £363,750 | £123,750 | £250,000 | £158,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218 | £168 | £179 | £147 |
| 2017 | £206 | £192 | £184 | £141 |
| 2018 | £228 | £170 | £179 | £151 |
| 2019 | £225 | £196 | £200 | £162 |
| 2020 | £241 | £172 | £215 | £158 |
| 2021 | £267 | £183 | £233 | £182 |
| 2022 | £279 | £197 | £240 | £201 |
| 2023 | £286 | £189 | £253 | £191 |
| 2024 | £284 | £214 | £260 | £206 |
| 2025 | £280 | £211 | £260 | £210 |
| 2026 | £331 | £202 | £262 | £213 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 1AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | 82, Castle Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6TH | Other | Freehold | £119,500 | |
| 15 May 2026 | Flat 2, Castle Locks, Castle Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6DX | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | Flat 18, Castle Locks, Castle Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6DX | Flats | Leasehold | £124,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 3, Castle Locks, Castle Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6DX | Flats | Leasehold | £119,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat 42, Castle Locks, Castle Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6DX | Flats | Leasehold | £87,000 |
In the DY10 1AL postcode area, located within Kidderminster Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DY10 1AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | New Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1HG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Green Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1JF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Green Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1JF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Castle Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6SW | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Green Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1AZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Wyre Forest district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY10 1AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Leigh Whitehouse
Blakebrook & Habberley South - Elected 4 May 2023
Tracey Onslow
Blakebrook & Habberley South - Elected 4 May 2023
Vicky Caulfield
Blakebrook & Habberley South - Elected 4 May 2023
Mark Garnier
Wyre Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY10 1AL records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DY10 1AL in Blakebrook & Habberley South is £185,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DY10 1AL, including St Ambrose Catholic Primary (Good), Foley Park Primary Academy (Good) and King Charles I School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY10 1AL is Kidderminster, about 733 m away.
DY10 1AL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,738 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest covering DY10 1AL is Mark Garnier (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Leigh Whitehouse (Labour and Co-operative Party), Tracey Onslow (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Vicky Caulfield (Green Party).