DY10 1EA 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 (184 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00181331 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WORCESTER STREET, DY10 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORCESTER STREET, DY10 1EA.
187
32
£ 36,700 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY10 1EA 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.
Area Character
DY10 1EA 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY10 1EA. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DY10 1EA are high at 184 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.
school Local Schools
St Ambrose Catholic Primary
Holy Trinity School
St George's CofE School
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
King Charles I School
St John's CofE Primary School
Wyre Forest School
Foley Park Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Mann Stores0.2 km
- Salon Services Ltd0.1 km
- T K Maxx0.2 km
- The Cake Studio0.2 km
- Tony's Bakery0.7 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Kidderminster0.9 km
- Orchard House Bed And Breakfast1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Golden Lion0.3 km
- The Chester Tavern0.9 km
- The Station Inn0.7 km
- The Swan0.1 km
- The Weavers Park Lane0.4 km
- + 20 more
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
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Anatolia Pizza And Kebab House0.4 km
- Chung Ying0.4 km
- Divine Indian Cuisine0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Four Seasons0.3 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster0.6 km
- Blakedown5.3 km
- Hartlebury6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Prospect Hill0.1 km
- Health Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DY101EA · Data under Open Government Licence