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DY10 1LF

Cobham Road

Foley Park & Hoobrook

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Detailed insights for DY10 1LF

Overview

Postcode DY10 1LF 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 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 8 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 212 ft away from DY10 1LF.

Flood risk

No risk

Kidderminster Town near DY10 1LF 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 1LF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Kidderminster

N/A

Walking directions to Kidderminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY10 1LF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 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 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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 1LF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 1LF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 202518, Cobham Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
11 Aug 202534, Cobham Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
05 Feb 202518, Cobham Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
25 Nov 202524, Oakhill Avenue, Kidderminster, DY10 1LZTerracedFreehold£169,000
18 Sept 20256, Oakhill Avenue, Kidderminster, DY10 1LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the DY10 1LF postcode area, located within Kidderminster Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.6 miSecondaryKing Charles I SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Ambrose Catholic PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY10 1LF

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

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 1LF, 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)Kidderminster TownE02006770
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wyre Forest 004FE01034332
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY10 1LF

Is DY10 1LF (Kidderminster Town) safe?

The area around DY10 1LF 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 1LF?

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

What schools are near DY10 1LF?

There are 9 schools close to DY10 1LF, including Foley Park Primary Academy (Good), King Charles I School (Good) and St Ambrose Catholic Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY10 1LF?

The closest station to DY10 1LF is Kidderminster, about 842 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY10 1LF?

DY10 1LF 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 1LF (Kidderminster Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest covering DY10 1LF 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.