Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

WORCESTER STREET, DY10 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORCESTER STREET, DY10 1ED.

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Population

187

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DY10 1ED falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

DY10 1ED is a high-turnover rental hub — with 82% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY10 1ED is an up-and-coming urban area on Worcester Street, 0.6km from Kidderminster in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Aggborough & Spennells ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (178 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DY10 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00181331 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY10 1ED. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near DY10 1ED are high at 178 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences239
Shoplifting232
Anti-social behaviour167
Public order79
Criminal damage and arson60

school Local Schools

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St Ambrose Catholic Primary

Good185 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity School

Good741 pupils0.7 km
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St George's CofE School

Inadequate216 pupils0.8 km
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King Charles I School

Good1100 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.1 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils1.2 km
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Foley Park Primary Academy

Good240 pupils1.4 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Mann Stores0.1 km
  • Salon Services Ltd0.1 km
  • T K Maxx0.2 km
  • The Cake Studio0.2 km
  • Tony's Bakery0.7 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Kidderminster0.9 km
  • Orchard House Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.3 km
  • The Chester Tavern0.9 km
  • The Station Inn0.7 km
  • The Swan0.2 km
  • The Weavers Park Lane0.4 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Bistrot Pierre0.1 km
  • Cafe Pacifico Kidderminster0.1 km
  • Corner Cafe0.3 km
  • Costa0.2 km
  • Empire Garden0.1 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Anatolia Pizza And Kebab House0.4 km
  • Chung Ying0.3 km
  • Divine Indian Cuisine0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Four Seasons0.2 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster0.6 km
  • Blakedown5.3 km
  • Hartlebury6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Prospect Hill0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.1 km