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.
WHITVILLE CLOSE, DY11 5AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITVILLE CLOSE, DY11 5AH.
298
41
£ 39,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Wyre Forest School
Franche Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School
Baxter College
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Sutton Park Primary School
St Ambrose Catholic Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DY115AH · Data under Open Government Licence