Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

WHITVILLE CLOSE, DY11 5AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITVILLE CLOSE, DY11 5AH.

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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 5AH 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

No single demographic signal dominates DY11 5AH — age 41, 80% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DY11 5AH is a safe, established residential area on Whitville Close, 0.5km from Blakebrook in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For families considering a move, DY11 5AH represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £194k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5AH 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 5AH. 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

Terraced

£ 180,000

11 sales · Mean £ 179,000

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

3 sales · Mean £ 176,666

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

Crime around DY11 5AH is moderate at 50 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 offences60
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order18
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.5 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils0.6 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.6 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.5 km
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St Ambrose Catholic Primary

Good185 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.2 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Tony's Bakery0.9 km
  • Argos @ Sainsburys0.6 km
  • RVS Confectionery Shop0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Footprint Catering Ltd0.2 km
  • Pockets Snooker Club1.0 km
  • The Sportsman0.9 km
  • The Weary Traveller1.0 km
  • St Johns Club0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • League Of Friends Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Cafe Treatment Centre At Kidderminster General Hospital0.9 km
  • China Lodge0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Ruby Chinese Take Away0.9 km
  • Sutton Road Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Fortune Court0.6 km
  • Get Battered0.7 km
  • Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster1.8 km
  • Blakedown6.0 km
  • Hartlebury7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hay Close0.1 km
  • Hay Close0.1 km
  • Woodland Avenue0.1 km
  • Woodland Avenue0.2 km
  • Marlpool Lane0.2 km