Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

FRANCHE ROAD, DY11 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANCHE ROAD, DY11 5AD.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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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.

home £225,750 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences99
Anti-social behaviour48
Shoplifting42
Criminal damage and arson35
Public order27

school Local Schools

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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils0.5 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils0.6 km
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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.7 km
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Baxter College

Good804 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.2 km
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Sutton Park Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.4 km
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St Ambrose Catholic Primary

Good185 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bewdley Hill House Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
  • Gainsborough House Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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