Devon Close Kidderminster, Wyre Forest
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (DY11), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45700288.
14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £213,500 across 2 sales. 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 6). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Wyre Forest costs £2,512 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Kidderminster, about 2.6 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 55 to 59 m above sea level. 13 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Wolverley Surgery, about 1.2 km away. About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 26 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | £213,500 | £192,000 | £235,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £169,125 | £162,250 | £176,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £227,000 | £227,000 | £227,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £131,500 | £131,500 | £131,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £114,000 | £114,000 | £114,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £72,000 | £68,000 | £76,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £55,500 | £55,500 | £55,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2020 | 10 DY11 5JQ | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2020 | 7 DY11 5JQ | Semi-detached | £192,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 11 DY11 5JQ | Detached | £176,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2016 | 4 DY11 5JQ | Semi-detached | £162,250 | |
| 9 Jan 2015 | 9 DY11 5JQ | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2009 | 4 DY11 5JQ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2007 | 9 DY11 5JQ | Detached | £227,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2005 | 2 DY11 5JQ | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | 3 DY11 5JQ | Semi-detached | £131,500 | |
| 15 Jun 2001 | 9 DY11 5JQ | Detached | £114,000 | |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 4 DY11 5JQ | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 4 Jun 1999 | 7 DY11 5JQ | Semi-detached | £76,000 | |
| 3 Jul 1998 | 15 DY11 5JQ | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 7 Mar 1997 | 13 DY11 5JQ | Semi-detached | £55,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1983-1990 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wyre Forest in 2026-27: Band D £2,512 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,675 | £1,954 | £2,233 | £2,512 | £3,071 | £3,629 | £4,187 | £5,025 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (63% of about 630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 55 m and 59 m above sea level (58 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY11 5JE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY11 5JQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kidderminster 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km |
| Blakedown 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km | |
| Hartlebury 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m, 27 within 800 m; nearest Snowdon Close Franche | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kidderminster Bus Station | 1.9 km |
| Car parks | Weavers Wharf Car Park | 1.8 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 1.4 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 35.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Wolverley Surgery | 1.2 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Crest Pharmacy | 470 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 1.7 km |
| Hospital | Kidderminster Hospital | 1.8 km |
| Police station | Kidderminster Police Station | 1.3 km |
| Cash machines | Br Spar Kidderminster, Marlpool Lane | 1.2 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 740 m² | 1.1 km |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,870 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest King George V Playing Field 6,720 m² | 250 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 800 m |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 17 |
13 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Franche Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 730 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Baxter College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wolverley CofE Secondary School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St George's CofE School Kidderminster Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 2.0 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter DY11 5HA | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Marlpool Garden DY11 5HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Bil's Fusion Kitchen DY11 5HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2026 |
| Franche Village Sports & Social Club DY11 5JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Aug 2025 |
| The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf DY11 5JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Honeybrook House DY11 5QS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| St. Catherine's Childcare DY11 5HP | School/college/university | 460 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Impact Food Group At St Catherines C Of E Primary School DY11 5HP | School/college/university | 460 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pinewood Close (11); On or near Wolverley Road (4); On or near Beeches Road (4); On or near Forest Grange (4); On or near Court Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 79% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cornwall Avenue · Wolverley Road · Somerset Drive · Snowdon Close · Chichester Avenue · Highlow Avenue · Pinewood Close · Middleton Road · Court Close · Marlpool Close · Lobelia Close · Franchecourt Drive
All the streets in DY11 and across Wyre Forest.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.