Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

DY10 1HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY10 1HS.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

233

cake
Avg Age

43

payments
Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

work
Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: DY10 1HS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

shieldSafety
7/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
6/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DY10 1HS's 60% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY10 1HS is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Constitution Hill in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Foley Park & Hoobrook ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DY10 1HS are sourced from Output Area E00165345 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY10 1HS. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

DY10 1HS has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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 offences28
Shoplifting20
Public order11
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

P

Foley Park Primary Academy

Good240 pupils0.5 km
P

Sutton Park Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.3 km
S

King Charles I School

Good1100 pupils1.3 km
P

St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils1.4 km
P

St Ambrose Catholic Primary

Good185 pupils1.4 km
P

Heronswood Primary School

Good439 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Kidderminster Golf Club1.0 km
  • Weavers Real Ale House1.0 km
  • N U Wine Bar0.7 km
  • Boars Head1.0 km
  • Cue & Brew1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • The Kidz Barn0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Coffee #10.9 km
  • Wall 2 Wall0.9 km
  • Lovefood Italia0.8 km
  • + 13 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Biedronka0.9 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Lume Cinema0.5 km
  • RafyMini Market0.9 km
  • The Little Hairstyle Club0.6 km
  • + 16 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Ruby Chinese Take Away1.0 km
  • Chip Inn0.9 km
  • Foley Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Lazio Pizza0.7 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Kidderminster0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster1.1 km
  • Hartlebury5.2 km
  • Blakedown6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cobham Road0.0 km
  • Cobham Road0.1 km
  • Worcester Road Island0.3 km
  • Worcester Road Island0.3 km
  • Railway Bridge0.4 km