DY11 5AD is an active urban area on Franche Road, 0.4km from Blakebrook in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 35.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00165476 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRANCHE ROAD, DY11 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANCHE ROAD, DY11 5AD.
298
41
£ 39,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY11 5AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY11 5AD spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £225k. Property prices are trending down 35.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 5AD. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 176,500
1 sales · Mean £ 176,500
Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY11 5AD is above average at 114 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's CofE Primary School
Wyre Forest School
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Franche Primary School
Baxter College
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Sutton Park Primary School
St Ambrose Catholic Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Argos @ Sainsburys0.5 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Next0.9 km
- RVS Confectionery Shop0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bewdley Hill House Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
- Gainsborough House Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Pockets Snooker Club0.9 km
- The Sportsman0.8 km
- The Weary Traveller0.9 km
- St Johns Club0.5 km
- Footprint Catering Ltd0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- League Of Friends Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Pulled1.0 km
- Rosedene0.8 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Pizza Lounge1.0 km
- Ruby Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- Stef's Pizza And Grill1.0 km
- Sutton Road Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster1.7 km
- Blakedown6.0 km
- Hartlebury6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Marlpool Lane0.1 km
- Hay Close0.2 km
- Hay Close0.2 km
- Woodland Avenue0.3 km
- Proud Cross Ringway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY115AD · Data under Open Government Licence