Postcode insights

DY10 1SX

Lorne Street

Offmore & Comberton

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Detailed insights for DY10 1SX

Overview

Postcode DY10 1SX is located in an urban city, within the Offmore & Comberton ward of Wyre Forest in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Comberton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Comberton is £44,636 per year. The nearest station is Kidderminster, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Baxter Garden.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Comberton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,686 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Comberton has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Comberton is £44,636 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 132 ft away from DY10 1SX.

Flood risk

No risk

Comberton near DY10 1SX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY10 1SX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Kidderminster

N/A

Walking directions to Kidderminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY10 1SX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBaxter GardenMediumWalking directions to Baxter Garden

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
7,984.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.4(+15%)
Vehicle crime
10.01(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.38(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.76(+20%)
Public order
4.38(-28%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
83.56%
Other White
27
9.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.68%
Other
5
1.68%
Irish
4
1.34%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
22.89%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.68%
No qualifications
47
18.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.85%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
43.26%
Owns with a mortgage
41
29.08%
Owns outright
30
21.28%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.55%
Other social rented
3
2.13%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Offmore & Comberton

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £280K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Offmore & Comberton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,250 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Offmore & Comberton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£278,000£286
Semi-Detached41£252,000£278
Terraced44£186,250£209
Flats8£110,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Offmore & Comberton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Offmore & Comberton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,000£89,950£165,000£125,000
2017£190,000£87,000£170,000£130,000
2018£210,000£79,950£180,000£132,750
2019£204,000£103,500£185,000£139,000
2020£240,000£100,000£195,000£135,000
2021£278,750£92,500£209,000£150,000
2022£310,000£105,500£240,000£174,000
2023£280,000£107,600£250,000£180,000
2024£320,000£107,000£242,500£175,000
2025£278,000£110,000£261,250£175,000
2026£280,000£117,500£244,000£183,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Offmore & Comberton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Offmore & Comberton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£152£173£159
2017£189£147£181£153
2018£204£152£194£149
2019£205£167£193£164
2020£237£156£206£167
2021£250£168£216£176
2022£291£197£279£196
2023£256£186£256£201
2024£273£195£249£214
2025£288£208£268£213
2026£324£195£281£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Offmore & Comberton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Offmore & Comberton in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 1SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 202664, Lorne Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1SXTerracedFreehold£105,000
20 Jan 202667, Lorne Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1SXTerracedFreehold£155,000
26 Nov 2025Snowdrop Cottage, 29A, Lorne Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1SXTerracedFreehold£240,000
13 Nov 202583, Lorne Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1SXTerracedFreehold£157,000
17 Oct 202528A, Lorne Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1SXTerracedFreehold£203,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY10 1SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryKing Charles I SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Ambrose Catholic PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miAll-throughHoly Trinity SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY10 1SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY10 1SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miStation HillComberton Hill, Wyre Forest, DY10 1QNWalking directions to Station Hill
0.3 miTesco ExpressComberton Hill, Wyre Forest, DY10 1QGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCasperComberton Hill, Wyre Forest, DY10 1QHWalking directions to Casper
0.4 miSelect & SaveWyre Forest, DY10 3AZWalking directions to Select & Save
0.5 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 1SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fran Oborski

Offmore & Comberton - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Liam Denzel Peter Carroll

Offmore & Comberton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Shazu Miah

Offmore & Comberton - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Mark Garnier

Wyre Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWyre ForestE07000239
Parliamentary ConstituencyWyre ForestE14001601
WardOffmore & CombertonE05010511
ParishKidderminsterE04012638
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CombertonE02006773
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wyre Forest 007AE01032449
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY10 1SX

Is DY10 1SX (Comberton) safe?

The area around DY10 1SX records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.

What is the average house price near DY10 1SX?

The median sale price around DY10 1SX in Comberton is £240,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY10 1SX?

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

What is the nearest station to DY10 1SX?

The closest station to DY10 1SX is Kidderminster, about 359 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY10 1SX?

DY10 1SX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,686 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY10 1SX (Comberton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest covering DY10 1SX is Mark Garnier (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Fran Oborski (Liberal Democrats), Liam Denzel Peter Carroll (Labour Party) and Shazu Miah (Liberal Democrats).

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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.