Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Kidderminster is in the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire, just 20 miles from Birmingham. The development of Kidderminster has been shaped by the carpet industry, having once possessed the largest concentration of carpet manufacturers in the world. Recently, several former carpet factories have been restored to provide office and retail facilities for the town. Economically, the town is continuing to diversify its commercial activity lead by successful companies involved with luxury boat building, ceramics, engineering and other high technology industries. There are thriving office and retail sectors taking advantage of the many and varied skills available in the area. If you are considering searching for property for sale in Kidderminster you will discover the estate agents have a number of substantial modern detached family homes for sale, semi detached Edwardian houses, spacious bungalows, and many traditional older properties with mature gardens.

Amenities for properties in Kidderminster

The town centre has benefited from an extensive £60 million river and canal side redevelopment, and now has a state of the art Further Education College (Kidderminster College) and is the main retail centre for the Wyre Forest district. The newly opened Weaver's Wharf offers residents a high quality shopping experience set around the recently restored Slingfield Mill. Families considering Kidderminster property will discover the town centre also provides the venue for many family events, including the annual carnival. The town hall, library and the Parish Church of St Mary all provide venues for concerts and recitals. Larger scale events, both musical and sporting, are held at The Glades Arena, which adjoins the Leisure Centre with its wave machine and Mediterranean setting. A popular spot for picnics is the 26 acre traditionally laid out Brinton Park.

Transport for Kidderminster

Kidderminster has a small railway station which is within walking distance of the town centre. Regular services operate into London Marylebone Station and also to Birmingham and Worcester. By road, if travelling from Birmingham and the north, Kidderminster can be accessed from Junction 3 of the M5, and from London and the south, via Junction 4 of the M5.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Kidderminster, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Droitwich, Bromsgrove and Bewdley.