Postcode insights

DY10 2HZ

Mount Pleasant Close

Broadwaters

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Detailed insights for DY10 2HZ

Overview

Postcode DY10 2HZ is located in an urban city, within the Broadwaters 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 106.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Baxter Garden.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
37.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Kidderminster Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,947 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kidderminster Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.9%

Approximately 37.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 156 ft away from DY10 2HZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kidderminster Town near DY10 2HZ 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 2HZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Kidderminster

N/A

Walking directions to Kidderminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY10 2HZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBaxter GardenMediumWalking directions to Baxter Garden

Area Profile

Population
457
Population density
3,559.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.74(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.12(+124%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.35(+83%)
Vehicle crime
7.75(+19%)
Other theft
7.32(+29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
392
85.59%
Other White
27
5.9%
Bangladeshi
23
5.02%
Indian
7
1.53%
Caribbean
3
0.66%
Total population: 458

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
20.44%
Level 3 (A level)
73
20.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
73
20.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
59
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
14.92%
Total 16+ residents: 362

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
31.53%
Social rents from council
44
21.67%
Other social rented
33
16.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
14.78%
Owns outright
23
11.33%
Total households: 203

Property prices in Broadwaters

Median price£238,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £280K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Broadwaters area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadwaters over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£333,500£262
Semi-Detached39£243,500£254
Terraced28£178,500£242
Flats5£100,000£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broadwaters

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadwaters.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,750£56,000£175,000£153,500
2017£223,900£84,000£155,500£140,050
2018£235,000£48,000£158,000£140,000
2019£272,500£85,000£172,500£135,000
2020£245,000£100,000£175,000£145,000
2021£311,000£106,500£193,500£150,000
2022£287,000£117,000£220,000£175,500
2023£326,000£110,000£217,500£170,000
2024£266,000£100,000£235,000£194,000
2025£346,000£163,000£245,875£178,500
2026£345,000£100,000£243,500£177,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadwaters.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadwaters.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180£83£184£175
2017£187£159£177£160
2018£210£86£177£167
2019£209£150£183£181
2020£220£176£210£180
2021£241£167£215£183
2022£275£172£270£227
2023£284£195£230£210
2024£273£168£248£234
2025£269£236£252£250
2026£307£182£292£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadwaters.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Broadwaters in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 2HZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 2HZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202552, Clensmore Street, Kidderminster, DY10 2JSDetachedFreehold£242,250
24 Mar 202554, Clensmore Street, Kidderminster, DY10 2JSDetachedFreehold£246,415
24 Mar 202548, Clensmore Street, Kidderminster, DY10 2JSDetachedFreehold£297,415
24 Mar 202550, Clensmore Street, Kidderminster, DY10 2JSDetachedFreehold£297,415
21 Mar 202556, Clensmore Street, Kidderminster, DY10 2JSDetachedFreehold£297,415

Schools

In the DY10 2HZ postcode area, located within Kidderminster Town, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY10 2HZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableUnity AcademyFree schools alternative provision

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE (VA) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimarySt Ambrose Catholic PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY10 2HZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY10 2HZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's2 Carpet Trades Way, Kidderminster, DY11 6XPWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miHorsefair SupermarketChampions Way, Wyre Forest, DY10 2PNWalking directions to Horsefair Supermarket
0.4 miSparGoodwin Close, Wyre Forest, DY11 5DAWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miIcelandBridge Street, Wyre Forest, DY10 1BNWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miTesco ExpressOld Bear Close, Wyre Forest, DY10 2PUWalking 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 2HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mary Alice Rayner

Broadwaters - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Mary McDonnell

Broadwaters - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Peter Winston Montgomery Young

Broadwaters - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Mark Garnier

Wyre Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWyre ForestE07000239
Parliamentary ConstituencyWyre ForestE14001601
WardBroadwatersE05010506
ParishKidderminsterE04012638
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kidderminster TownE02006770
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wyre Forest 004AE01032434
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2023-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY10 2HZ

Is DY10 2HZ (Kidderminster Town) safe?

The area around DY10 2HZ records about 106 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 2HZ?

The median sale price around DY10 2HZ in Kidderminster Town is £238,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY10 2HZ?

There are 11 schools close to DY10 2HZ, including Unity Academy, St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Ambrose Catholic Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY10 2HZ?

The closest station to DY10 2HZ is Kidderminster, about 1,194 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY10 2HZ?

DY10 2HZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,947 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY10 2HZ (Kidderminster Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest covering DY10 2HZ is Mark Garnier (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mary Alice Rayner (Independent), Mary McDonnell (Labour Party) and Peter Winston Montgomery Young (Independent).

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.