Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

DY11 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY11 5AF.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY11 5AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DY11 5AF has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY11 5AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Fairfield in Wolverley. Administratively it sits within Wyre Forest Rural ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY11 5AF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00165648 (shared with 5 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 5AF. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DY11 5AF has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy

Good184 pupils0.6 km
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Wolverley CofE Secondary School

Good871 pupils1.1 km
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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils1.4 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Wyre Forest Phoenix Football Club0.8 km
  • Gil's0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sebright Store0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Queens Head0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster3.4 km
  • Blakedown6.1 km
  • Hagley8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Evans Close0.2 km
  • Wardle Way0.3 km
  • Fairfield Shop0.3 km
  • Fairfield Lane0.4 km
  • Hayes RoadSTOP CODE NOT USED0.4 km