DY14 — KIDDERMINSTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DY14

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DY14 is £432,226, which is 29% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in DY14 cost 50.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DY14 have risen 11.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£503,690	115
Semi-detached	£261,738	56
Terraced	£227,415	42
Flat	£157,500	2
All types	£432,226	255

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DY14

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DY14 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

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National average

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Schools in DY14

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DY14 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bayton CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Farlow CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Lacon Childe School	Secondary	Requires improvement	mi
Cleobury Mortimer Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Stottesdon CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

103,913

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DY14 are 177.0 Mbps, with 97% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 64% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

177.0 Mbps

Avg Download

32.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

78%

Superfast Coverage

38%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DY14 is collected by Wyre Forest. The Band D rate is £2,112/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DY14 — KIDDERMINSTER

Area Summary

DY14 (KIDDERMINSTER) offers above-average property prices (£432,226, 51% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (177 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DY14?

The average house price in DY14 (KIDDERMINSTER) is £432,226, based on 255 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 51% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 11.2% over the past year.

Is DY14 a safe area to live?

Crime in DY14 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DY14?

There are 7 schools in or near DY14. 14% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DY14?

Council tax in DY14 is collected by Wyre Forest. The Band D rate is £2,112 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DY14?

The average broadband download speed in DY14 is 177 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 78% of premises, ultrafast to 38%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DY14 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in DY14 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 103,913.