Park Close Kinlet, Shropshire
21 addresses across 4 postcodes (DY12), about 130 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 4300489.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £310,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4, E: 3, F: 1, G: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Shropshire costs £2,528 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kidderminster, about 12.6 km (7.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 116 to 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alveley Medical Practice, about 5.7 km (3.5 miles) away.
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £290,500 | £290,500 | £290,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £217,500 | £217,500 | £217,500 |
| 2004 | 2 | £138,750 | £102,000 | £175,500 |
| 2002 | 2 | £122,250 | £107,000 | £137,500 |
| 2000 | 2 | £101,000 | £94,000 | £108,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2023 | 8 DY12 3BG | Semi-detached | £310,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2021 | 5 DY12 3BG | Semi-detached | £290,500 | |
| 2 Aug 2019 | 3 DY12 3BG | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2018 | 1 DY12 3BG | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2005 | 5 DY12 3BG | Semi-detached | £217,500 | |
| 11 Aug 2004 | 4 DY12 3BG | Semi-detached | £102,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2004 | 2 DY12 3BG | Semi-detached | £175,500 | |
| 20 Dec 2002 | 9 DY12 3BG | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2002 | 2 DY12 3BG | Semi-detached | £137,500 | |
| 28 Jul 2000 | 8 DY12 3BG | Semi-detached | £108,000 | |
| 12 May 2000 | 7 DY12 3BG | Semi-detached | £94,000 | |
| 15 Nov 1999 | 8 DY12 3BG | Semi-detached | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 121 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1930-1949 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in Shropshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,528 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,685 | £1,966 | £2,247 | £2,528 | £3,090 | £3,652 | £4,214 | £5,056 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (31% of about 1,030 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 21 addresses are between 116 m and 124 m above sea level (121 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY12 3BD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DY12 3BG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DY12 3BH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DY12 3BQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Kidderminster 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eagle & Serpent Inn Kinlet | 130 m |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 45.4 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Alveley Medical Practice | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Highley Pharmacy | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Hospital | Kidderminster Hospital | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Bewdley Police Station | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-Op Highley, Highley Cashzone | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,770 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dernhill Covert | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Dark Drive | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Birchen Park | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Brooks's Coppice | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Dinglespout Coppice | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Knowle Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 21 |
10 of the street's 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Shropshire: see them on the Shropshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinlet CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 50 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Little Stocks Close (5); On or near Goosemoor Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 21% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- DY12 3BG: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- DY12 3BD: 5 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- DY12 3BH: 4 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- DY12 3BQ: 2 addresses of 3 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Goosemoor Close · Little Stocks Close · Blount Close
All the streets in DY12 and across Shropshire.
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.