Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

WOODLAND AVENUE, DY11 5AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND AVENUE, DY11 5AN.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DY11 5AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 96% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

DY11 5AN is a mixed residential area on Woodland Avenue, 0.5km from Blakebrook in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Blakebrook & Habberley South ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For serious buyers, DY11 5AN is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00165503 (shared with 8 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 5AN. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 246,250

10 sales · Mean £ 249,340

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

Crime around DY11 5AN is moderate at 68 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order18
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils0.4 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.5 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils0.6 km
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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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Baxter College

Good804 pupils0.6 km
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Sutton Park Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Argos @ Sainsburys0.8 km
  • RVS Confectionery Shop0.9 km
  • Euro Garages Habberley0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.8 km
  • The White Cakery0.8 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • League Of Friends Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Rosedene0.6 km
  • The Range Home And Leisure0.7 km
  • Cafe Treatment Centre At Kidderminster General Hospital0.9 km
  • China Lodge0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • The Sportsman1.0 km
  • The Weary Traveller0.9 km
  • St Johns Club0.7 km
  • The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Sutton Road Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Fortune Court0.7 km
  • Get Battered0.8 km
  • Phat Smash Burgers N Curries0.7 km
  • The New Golden Wok0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster2.0 km
  • Blakedown6.2 km
  • Hartlebury7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodland Avenue0.2 km
  • Woodland Avenue0.2 km
  • Police Station0.3 km
  • Police Station0.3 km
  • Grange Road0.3 km