House Prices in DY10: Average Values and Local Insights

Look at the progression of Kidderminster house prices and the number of transactions taking place across each zone.

Additionally, you’ll spot the neighbourhoods where prices have climbed most steadily.

A Look at DY10 House Prices, Year on Year

Explore how DY10’s average house prices have moved year by year using the figures below.
Year Average Price Transactions
2025 (proj.) £265,500 588
2024 £255,700 426
2023 £251,600 549
2022 £257,200 729
2021 £238,900 653
2020 £230,200 515
2019 £198,600 599
2018 £206,500 645

If you're picturing DY10's property market as a gentle, winding canal through the heart of Kidderminster, you'll notice the waters have been edging upward, year after year. The period from 2018 to 2025 marks a moderate but unmistakable rise in average house prices, with the local market tiptoeing up - not a sprint, but a steady drumbeat of growth.

What really stands out in this patchwork of numbers is the market's tenacious resilience. Even when prices briefly dipped, as they did between 2018 and 2019, there was a quick bounce back and an even more pronounced upward shift. By the middle of the 2020s, experts project the average Kidderminster home will fetch well over a quarter of a million pounds, a figure that would have raised a few eyebrows back when vinyl was still spinning in the town centre record shops.

  • Wider economic events, like the pandemic’s headline-making shockwaves, made themselves felt through somewhat volatile transaction numbers. Yet, even as volumes fell at times, price growth proved surprisingly durable.
  • Confidence in the area seems robust, hinting at strong community roots and investor interest alike.
  • 2025’s projected uplift suggests some gentle optimism returning. It is as if Kidderminster is finding its feet again, not as frenzied as Worcester’s market, but distinctly on the up.

Does this mean DY10 is a guarantee for instant gains? Not quite. The gentle undulations in transactions point to a classic Worcestershire caution - people love their homes here and aren’t moving on a whim.

What it all means

DY10 keeps moving forward at its own pace, with prices climbing gradually but surely. For buyers after stability and sellers weighing up timing, the district is quietly reassuring - and worth watching over the next few years.

How Property Type Affects House Prices in DY10

Detached

Avg. Property Price: 354K

Avg. Size of Property
1,233 sq/ft

Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£295 sq/ft

Total transactions
486 (since 2021)

Semi-detached

Avg. Property Price: 237K

Avg. Size of Property
946 sq/ft

Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£258 sq/ft

Total transactions
508 (since 2021)

Terraces

Avg. Property Price: 166K

Avg. Size of Property
821 sq/ft

Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£211 sq/ft

Total transactions
615 (since 2021)

Apartments

Avg. Property Price: 108K

Avg. Size of Property
577 sq/ft

Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£192 sq/ft

Total transactions
95 (since 2021)

Ever wondered how property type influences what you pay per square foot in DY10? The local housing market in Kidderminster ticks along at its own steady pace, almost like the River Stour on a calm day, with some property types favoured far more than others. What stands out most? The difference in value and demand from one property to the next is surprisingly bold.

Detached homes command the highest headline prices and offer notably generous living space, but the market’s true energy sits with semi-detached and terraced houses. These two property types have seen the brunt of buyer activity, with hundreds more transactions when compared to detached homes or flats. That’s not just a statistic - it hints at strong, sustained appetite for family-friendly, mid-range housing.

  • Detached homes attract buyers after room to breathe, gardens and privacy. They cost most, but offer the largest average size at the fairest rate per square foot.
  • Flats, meanwhile, appeal for affordability and manageable upkeep but see the lowest transaction levels. Even so, for those starting out solo, they remain an accessible option.
  • Semi-detached and terraced properties form the real backbone of DY10’s market, shifting hands frequently among owner-occupiers and investors alike.

The upshot? If you’re eyeing value or want to step onto the ladder without overreaching, focus your attention on terraced or semi-detached homes. For more living space and peace, a detached house will cost you - but brings that rare sense of tranquillity only space can buy.

So, what are the key takeaway points?

  1. Semi-detached and terraced homes are your bread and butter in DY10 - both in sales volume and as a solid option for value-conscious buyers.
  2. Detached properties are a premium choice, best suited to those seeking both space and privacy, with a higher upfront outlay to match.
  3. Flats maintain their role for entry-level buyers or downsizers, but see less activity compared to the bustling market for houses.

A Smarter Way to Read the Kidderminster Market

Pricing gaps between streets in Kidderminster are often wider than they look. These articles uncover where the cracks are.

All Roads in DY10 – Kidderminster

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