Postcode DY10 2LR 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 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Springfield Park.
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.
Kidderminster Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.2% 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.
The average income per household in Kidderminster Town is £43,661 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY10 2LR.
Kidderminster Town near DY10 2LR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Kidderminster | N/A | Walking directions to Kidderminster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Springfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Springfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Baxter Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Baxter Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £333,500 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £243,500 | £254 |
| Terraced | 28 | £178,500 | £242 |
| Flats | 5 | £100,000 | £182 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 2LR.
In the DY10 2LR postcode area, located within Kidderminster Town, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY10 2LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Horsefair Supermarket | Champions Way, Wyre Forest, DY10 2PN | Walking directions to Horsefair Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Old Bear Close, Wyre Forest, DY10 2PU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Carpet Trades Way, Kidderminster, DY11 6XP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Wyre Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY10 2LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mary Alice Rayner
Broadwaters - Elected 4 May 2023
Mary McDonnell
Broadwaters - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Winston Montgomery Young
Broadwaters - Elected 4 May 2023
Mark Garnier
Wyre Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY10 2LR 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.
The median sale price around DY10 2LR in Kidderminster Town is £238,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DY10 2LR, including St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School (Requires improvement), Unity Academy and St George's CofE School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY10 2LR is Kidderminster, about 1,375 m away.
DY10 2LR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest covering DY10 2LR 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).
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.