Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

DY10 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

226

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY10 1DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 53% social renting, DY10 1DD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

DY10 1DD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Kidderminster in Kidderminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Aggborough & Spennells ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

Day-to-day life in DY10 1DD has the character of these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are high (201 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00181383 (shared with 194 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 1DD. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime rates near DY10 1DD are high at 201 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 offences242
Shoplifting230
Anti-social behaviour171
Public order74
Criminal damage and arson56

school Local Schools

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St Ambrose Catholic Primary

Good185 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity School

Good741 pupils0.8 km
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St George's CofE School

Inadequate216 pupils0.9 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.0 km
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King Charles I School

Good1100 pupils1.2 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils1.3 km
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Foley Park Primary Academy

Good240 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.9 km
  • Mann Stores0.3 km
  • Salon Services Ltd0.1 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • T K Maxx0.1 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Kidderminster0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.4 km
  • The Station Inn0.9 km
  • The Swan0.0 km
  • The Weavers Park Lane0.3 km
  • N U Wine Bar0.3 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Bistrot Pierre0.1 km
  • Cafe Pacifico Kidderminster0.1 km
  • Corner Cafe0.3 km
  • Costa0.1 km
  • Empire Garden0.2 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Anatolia Pizza And Kebab House0.4 km
  • Chung Ying0.5 km
  • Divine Indian Cuisine0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Four Seasons0.3 km
  • + 38 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster0.7 km
  • Blakedown5.4 km
  • Hartlebury6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Kidderminster Bus Station0.1 km