Postcode insights

DY10 2ED

Blackwell Street

Blakebrook & Habberley South

Interactive map showing DY10 2ED and surrounding area

Detailed insights for DY10 2ED

Overview

Postcode DY10 2ED 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 435.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.5× 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 medium park is Baxter Garden.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
436
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Kidderminster Town has a very 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

10/10

Kidderminster Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 435.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.9%

Approximately 11.9% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from DY10 2ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Kidderminster Town near DY10 2ED 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 2ED
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Kidderminster

N/A

Walking directions to Kidderminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY10 2ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBaxter GardenMediumWalking directions to Baxter Garden

Area Profile

Population
187
Population density
2,301 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
191.71(+395%)
Shoplifting
134.56(+1447%)
Anti-social behaviour
131.8(+1124%)
Public order
75.58(+1147%)
Criminal damage and arson
39.63(+444%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
130
70.27%
Other White
35
18.92%
African
5
2.7%
Other
4
2.16%
Other Asian
3
1.62%
Total population: 185

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
42
24.71%
Level 3 (A level)
40
23.53%
No qualifications
32
18.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
12.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 170

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
108
80%
Other social rented
10
7.41%
Social rents from council
6
4.44%
Owns outright
4
2.96%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.22%
Total households: 135

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 2ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 2ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026Flat 17, Rowland Hill House, Blackwell Street, Kidderminster, DY10 2EAFlatsLeasehold£50,000
12 Mar 2025112, Coventry Street, Kidderminster, DY10 2BHOtherFreehold£330,000
02 Sept 20258, Lion Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1PTOtherFreehold£62,500
21 Mar 20253, Churchfields, Kidderminster, DY10 2JLOtherFreehold£2,340,000
19 Sept 202529, Church Street, Kidderminster, DY10 2AUOtherFreehold£260,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY10 2ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Ambrose Catholic PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableUnity AcademyFree schools alternative provision

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt George's CofE SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY10 2ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY10 2ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miIcelandBridge Street, Wyre Forest, DY10 1BNWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miMann'sGreen Street, Wyre Forest, DY10 1ARWalking directions to Mann's
0.3 miHorsefair SupermarketChampions Way, Wyre Forest, DY10 2PNWalking directions to Horsefair Supermarket
0.3 miSainsbury's2 Carpet Trades Way, Kidderminster, DY11 6XPWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miTesco ExpressComberton Hill, Wyre Forest, DY10 1QGWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 2ED, 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 004EE01034331
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY10 2ED

Is DY10 2ED (Kidderminster Town) safe?

The area around DY10 2ED records about 436 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2ED?

The median sale price around DY10 2ED 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 2ED?

There are 10 schools close to DY10 2ED, including St Ambrose Catholic Primary (Good), Unity Academy and St George's CofE School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY10 2ED?

The closest station to DY10 2ED is Kidderminster, about 828 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY10 2ED?

DY10 2ED scores 10 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 2ED (Kidderminster Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest covering DY10 2ED 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.