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DY10 2UH

Stourbridge Road

Broadwaters

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Detailed insights for DY10 2UH

Overview

Postcode DY10 2UH 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below 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 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Springfield Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
43.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Kidderminster Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,939 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kidderminster Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.5%

Approximately 43.5% 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 100 ft away from DY10 2UH.

Flood risk

High

Kidderminster Town near DY10 2UH has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY10 2UH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSpringfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Springfield Park
0.2 miBroadwaters ParkMediumWalking directions to Broadwaters Park
0.5 miBaxter GardenMediumWalking directions to Baxter Garden

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
5,178.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.86(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.39(+126%)
Shoplifting
17.89(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.59(+4%)
Drugs
7.59(+183%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
304
95.3%
Other White
8
2.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.25%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
0.94%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
32.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
22.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
14.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.22%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.13%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
32
27.83%
Social rents from council
30
26.09%
Other social rented
20
17.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.65%
Owns outright
15
13.04%
Total households: 115

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 2UH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 2UH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 202611, St Oswalds Close, Kidderminster, DY10 2QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
05 Sept 20259, St Oswalds Close, Kidderminster, DY10 2QGFlatsLeasehold£80,000
24 Sept 20253, Barnsley Hill Gardens, Kidderminster, DY10 2SEDetachedFreehold£235,000
16 May 202516, Highgrove Court, Kidderminster, DY10 2XRSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,500
24 Apr 20269, Lenchville, Kidderminster, DY10 2YUTerracedFreehold£143,000

Schools

In the DY10 2UH postcode area, located within Kidderminster Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY10 2UH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableUnity AcademyFree schools alternative provision

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY10 2UH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY10 2UH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBroadwaters Wine CellarSion Hill, Wyre Forest, DY10 2UJWalking directions to Broadwaters Wine Cellar
0.3 miN. SinghHurcott Road, Wyre Forest, DY10 2RGWalking directions to N. Singh
0.3 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 2UH, 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 004CE01032437
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY10 2UH

Is DY10 2UH (Kidderminster Town) safe?

The area around DY10 2UH records about 86 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DY10 2UH?

The median sale price around DY10 2UH 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 2UH?

There are 8 schools close to DY10 2UH, including St Oswald's CofE Primary School (Good), St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School (Requires improvement) and Unity Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DY10 2UH?

DY10 2UH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,939 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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