Willis Street Kidderminster, Wyre Forest
3 addresses across 3 postcodes (DY11), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45701115.
- 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 B; Band D in Wyre Forest costs £2,512 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kidderminster, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 210 m away, and Brinton Park (11 hectares) is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 55 to 59 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northumberland House Surgery, about 270 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 85 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (39% of about 640 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Woodfield House Bewdley Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Blakebrook School: up to 41 homes, pending decision (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Timber Yard Park Lane: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Rock Works Park Lane: up to 22 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- 37 Park Lane: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Land at 78 Mill Street: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Kidderminster Fire Station Castle Road: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DY11 6PR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DY11 6PX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| DY11 6QD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 55 m and 59 m above sea level (57 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY11 6PR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY11 6PX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY11 6QD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kidderminster 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hartlebury 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Blakedown 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Grange Establishment Sutton Farm | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kidderminster Bus Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Weavers Wharf Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 36 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northumberland House Surgery | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Foley Park Dental Practice | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Kidderminster Hospital | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Kidderminster Police Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Br Spar Kidderminster, Marlpool Lane | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Brinton Park 11 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,650 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,530 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greatfield Road Allotments 2.9 ha | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Caldwall Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) east. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Caldwall Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Round Hill | Hill | 760 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Gorse Covert | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Rhydd Covert | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Whitehill Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Stack Pools | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Habberley Valley | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 3 |
2 of the street's 3 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 Wyre Forest: see them on the Wyre Forest page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Baxter College | Secondary | 11–18 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Foley Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birchen Coppice Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Franche Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's CofE School Kidderminster Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity School | All-through | 4–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church DY11 6PP | Other catering premises | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Tesco At Esso DY11 6BS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Bewdley Hill House Bed And Breakfast DY11 6BS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Gainsborough House Hotel DY11 6BS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Weary Traveller DY11 6QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Stel's Chippy DY11 6QJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| MNS Supermarket DY11 6QP | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| League Of Friends Coffee Shop DY11 6RJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| The Robertson Centre DY11 6RJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Heroes Corner 2 DY11 6RJ | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Kidderminster Hospital And Treatment Centre DY11 6RJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Mellors Catering At Sutton Park Sutton Park Primary DY11 6PH | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 38 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (44); On or near A4535 (13); On or near Adam Street (8); On or near Claughton Court (7); On or near Lansdown Green (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- DY11 6PR: 1 address of 48 in the postcode
- DY11 6PX: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
- DY11 6QD: 1 address
Nearby streets
Claughton Street · Adam Street · Claughton Court · Lansdown Green · Gainsborough Mews · Birchfield Road · Washington Street · Wellington Court · Holman Street · Lucy Edwards Court · Carter Avenue · Hemming Street
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 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.