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DY10 1HU

Foley Park & Hoobrook

Wyre Forest

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Detailed insights for DY10 1HU

Overview

Postcode DY10 1HU is located in an urban city, within the Foley Park & Hoobrook ward of Wyre Forest in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Spennells & Hoobrook area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Spennells & Hoobrook is £53,612 per year. The nearest station is Kidderminster, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Brinton Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Spennells & Hoobrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,963 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Spennells & Hoobrook has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Spennells & Hoobrook is £53,612 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from DY10 1HU.

Flood risk

No risk

Spennells & Hoobrook near DY10 1HU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY10 1HU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Kidderminster

N/A

Walking directions to Kidderminster

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
233
Population density
681.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.08(+21%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.31(-68%)
Other theft
7.69(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.38(-26%)
Vehicle crime
5.38(-17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
92.27%
Other White
8
3.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
2.15%
Other Asian
3
1.29%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.43%
Total population: 233

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
45
22.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
20.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
19.7%
Level 3 (A level)
35
17.68%
Apprenticeship
19
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
31.48%
Owns with a mortgage
31
28.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
20.37%
Shared ownership
8
7.41%
Other social rented
8
7.41%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Foley Park & Hoobrook

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£198K – £280K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Foley Park & Hoobrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Foley Park & Hoobrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£358,500£296
Terraced11£220,000£254
Semi-Detached62£216,500£239
Flats2£47,500£82

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Foley Park & Hoobrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Foley Park & Hoobrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,950£41,000£134,500£117,000
2017£269,950£41,500£148,250£140,000
2018£285,000£38,375£159,225£133,375
2019£315,000£43,750£153,750£141,950
2020£280,000£44,000£175,000£166,250
2021£297,750£43,000£190,000£171,000
2022£310,000£40,000£195,500£186,500
2023£372,500£45,000£200,000£184,000
2024£356,250£50,000£210,000£200,000
2025£365,000£59,000£218,000£210,000
2026£357,000£44,000£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Foley Park & Hoobrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Foley Park & Hoobrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£58£159£130
2017£220£64£180£177
2018£219£55£163£162
2019£222£66£183£156
2020£234£60£197£211
2021£248£66£221£219
2022£267£83£227£198
2023£289£73£227£187
2024£290£77£244£201
2025£287£119£243£235
2026£300£60£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Foley Park & Hoobrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Foley Park & Hoobrook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 1HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 1HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202559, Worcester Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
11 Apr 202550, Worcester Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1LBTerracedFreehold£170,000
28 Feb 202558, Worcester Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
10 Jun 20251, Cobham Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1LESemi-DetachedFreehold£115,000
28 Feb 202522, Worcester Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1LASemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the DY10 1HU postcode area, located within Spennells & Hoobrook, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY10 1HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryFoley Park Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimarySutton Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.9 miSecondaryKing Charles I SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY10 1HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY10 1HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaNew Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1HGWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miCo-op FoodBeauchamp Avenue, Wyre Forest, DY11 7BGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miTesco Express83 Stourport Road, Kidderminster, DY11 7BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miHoo Brook StoresChester Road South, Wyre Forest, DY10 1XLWalking directions to Hoo Brook Stores

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 1HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin George Gale

Foley Park & Hoobrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Nathan John Desmond

Foley Park & Hoobrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Nicky Gale

Foley Park & Hoobrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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)Spennells & HoobrookE02006776
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wyre Forest 010AE01032418
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2005-09-01

Frequently asked questions about DY10 1HU

Is DY10 1HU (Spennells & Hoobrook) safe?

The area around DY10 1HU records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near DY10 1HU?

The median sale price around DY10 1HU in Spennells & Hoobrook is £240,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY10 1HU?

There are 7 schools close to DY10 1HU, including Foley Park Primary Academy (Good), Sutton Park Primary School (Outstanding) and King Charles I School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY10 1HU?

The closest station to DY10 1HU is Kidderminster, about 1,206 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY10 1HU?

DY10 1HU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,963 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY10 1HU (Spennells & Hoobrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest covering DY10 1HU is Mark Garnier (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kevin George Gale (Conservative and Unionist Party), Nathan John Desmond (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nicky Gale (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.