Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

FRANCHE ROAD, DY11 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 96% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 30.9% year-on-year.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY11, DY11 5AQ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £397k, down 30.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5AQ 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 5AQ. 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

Detached

£ 397,500

2 sales · Mean £ 397,500

Semi-Detached

£ 268,500

1 sales · Mean £ 268,500

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

Crime around DY11 5AQ is moderate at 62 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 behaviour50
Criminal damage and arson27
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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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.5 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.3 km
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Sutton Park Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.3 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Tony's Bakery0.9 km
  • Argos @ Sainsburys0.7 km
  • RVS Confectionery Shop0.9 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gainsborough House Hotel1.0 km
  • Bewdley Hill House Bed And Breakfast1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Footprint Catering Ltd0.3 km
  • The Sportsman1.0 km
  • The Weary Traveller1.0 km
  • St Johns Club0.7 km
  • The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • League Of Friends Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Cafe Treatment Centre At Kidderminster General Hospital0.9 km
  • China Lodge0.8 km
  • The Robertson Centre0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Ruby Chinese Take Away1.0 km
  • Sutton Road Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Fortune Court0.7 km
  • Get Battered0.8 km
  • Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster1.9 km
  • Blakedown6.1 km
  • Hartlebury7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodland Avenue0.1 km
  • Woodland Avenue0.1 km
  • Hay Close0.2 km
  • Hay Close0.2 km
  • Franche Road (K'minster)- Chestnut Grove0.2 km