Postcode insights

DY10 1HN

Blakebrook & Habberley South

Wyre Forest

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Detailed insights for DY10 1HN

Overview

Postcode DY10 1HN is located in an urban city, within the Blakebrook & Habberley South ward 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 nearest station is Kidderminster, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Brinton Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Kidderminster Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kidderminster Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.2%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Kidderminster Town is £43,661 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from DY10 1HN.

Flood risk

No risk

Kidderminster Town near DY10 1HN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY10 1HN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Kidderminster

N/A

Walking directions to Kidderminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY10 1HN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrinton ParkLargeWalking directions to Brinton Park

Area Profile

Population
396
Population density
1,202.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.33(+30%)
Shoplifting
37.6(+332%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.68(+148%)
Public order
13.95(+130%)
Vehicle crime
12.73(+96%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
344
87.09%
Other White
23
5.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.27%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
1.27%
Total population: 395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
28.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
75
25.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
14.83%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
24.86%
Owns outright
41
23.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
18.64%
Social rents from council
30
16.95%
Other social rented
20
11.3%
Total households: 177

Property prices in Blakebrook & Habberley South

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £268K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Blakebrook & Habberley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakebrook & Habberley South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£385,000£314
Semi-Detached30£230,000£250
Terraced53£165,000£209
Flats17£125,000£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blakebrook & Habberley South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakebrook & Habberley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£167,750
2026£456,250£137,250£275,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakebrook & Habberley South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakebrook & Habberley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£211
2026£331£222£250£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakebrook & Habberley South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blakebrook & Habberley South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 1HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 1HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026Flat 3, 33, Round Hill Wharf, Kidderminster, DY11 6USFlatsLeasehold£150,000
19 Mar 2026Flat 2, 34, Round Hill Wharf, Kidderminster, DY11 6USFlatsLeasehold£160,000
09 Jan 2026Flat 1, 35, Round Hill Wharf, Kidderminster, DY11 6USFlatsLeasehold£195,000
13 Aug 202537, Round Hill Wharf, Kidderminster, DY11 6USSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
11 Jul 202546, Round Hill Wharf, Kidderminster, DY11 6USTerracedFreehold£208,000

Schools

In the DY10 1HN postcode area, located within Kidderminster Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY10 1HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryFoley Park Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Ambrose Catholic PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondaryKing Charles I SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY10 1HN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY10 1HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaNew Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1HGWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miFarmfoodsGreen Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1JFWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miTescoCastle Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6SWWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miAldiGreen Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1JFWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miMorrisonsGreen Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1AZWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wyre Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,810
Band C£2,069
Band D£2,327
Band E£2,845
Band F£3,362
Band G£3,879
Band H£4,655

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY10 1HN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Leigh Whitehouse

Blakebrook & Habberley South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tracey Onslow

Blakebrook & Habberley South - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Vicky Caulfield

Blakebrook & Habberley South - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Mark Garnier

Wyre Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWyre ForestE07000239
Parliamentary ConstituencyWyre ForestE14001601
ParishKidderminsterE04012638
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kidderminster TownE02006770
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wyre Forest 004FE01034332
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1986-07-01

Frequently asked questions about DY10 1HN

Is DY10 1HN (Kidderminster Town) safe?

The area around DY10 1HN 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.

What is the average house price near DY10 1HN?

The median sale price around DY10 1HN in Kidderminster Town is £185,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY10 1HN?

There are 10 schools close to DY10 1HN, including Foley Park Primary Academy (Good), St Ambrose Catholic Primary (Good) and King Charles I School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY10 1HN?

The closest station to DY10 1HN is Kidderminster, about 831 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY10 1HN?

DY10 1HN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,016 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY10 1HN (Kidderminster Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest covering DY10 1HN 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.