Town Pop. 52,835

Living in Kidderminster: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kidderminster comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Kidderminster most outperforms the national norm: 64/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 47/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 8 places in the DY10 postcode district. No category drops below 43/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its healthcare score runs 9 points above the DY10 district's 55/100. For the surrounding area, see DY10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

99.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 1,963 crimes

↑ 12% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 868 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Shoplifting 466 crimes

↑ 13% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 401 crimes

↑ 12% above national average

Public order 315 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 1,229 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Shopping Area 222 crimes
2 Park Lane 194 crimes
3 Parking Area 173 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³

Green Space 42

Parks Ample 35

Sports Pitches Ample 40

Allotments Ample 7

Golf Courses Ample 3

Tennis Courts Adequate 4

Bowling Greens Ample 7

Playgrounds Ample 32

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 21 in area · 23 within 4km

3Outstanding14Good4Ungraded

Continu Plus AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Heronswood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Sutton Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Comberton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Foley Park Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Franche Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Holy Trinity SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
Good
King Charles I SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Good
Offmore Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
St Ambrose Catholic PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital8.1 mi

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital12.9 mi

New Cross Hospital14.5 mi

Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.1 mi

Routine referral (median)3 wks

Treated within 18 weeks90%

5 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Outstanding'

GP capacity1,547 patients per GP

9dentists10pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%

available across Wyre Forest

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

94.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

94.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.5%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,125 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.2%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.2%Unemployed3.2%Retired26.7%Student3.4%Other inactive11.5%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial32%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary34.1%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications22%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%

Home ownership66.5%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Wyre Forest · 2026-27

A £1,675

B £1,954

C £2,233

D £2,512

E £3,070

F £3,628

G £4,187

H £5,024

Energy West Midlands region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Severn Trent Water

Average bill regional £424/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Kidderminster 0.6 mi

Blakedown 3.6 mi

Hartlebury 3.6 mi

J4A M5 7.7 mi

J4A M5 7.8 mi

J4A M5 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 36

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 34

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 33

Retail Shopping Ample 196

Takeaways Ample 49

Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£235,000	373
Detached	£320,000	101
Semi-detached	£240,000	134
Terraced	£180,000	114
Flat / Maisonette	£119,500	24

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Kidderminster a nice place to live?

Kidderminster is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kidderminster is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kidderminster?

Kidderminster has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 5,242 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kidderminster?

Among the top-rated schools in Kidderminster are Continu Plus Academy, Heronswood Primary School and Sutton Park Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 21 rated schools in Kidderminster in total.

What are house prices like in Kidderminster?

The current median house price in Kidderminster is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £240,000, terraced £180,000, flat £119,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 373 sales recorded in the past 12 months.