DY11 5AR is a mixed residential area on Newlands Close, 0.4km 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 5AR offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00165503 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWLANDS CLOSE, DY11 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWLANDS CLOSE, DY11 5AR.
378
52
£ 39,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY11 5AR spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 5AR. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY11 5AR 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.
school Local Schools
Wyre Forest School
St John's CofE Primary School
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Franche Primary School
Baxter College
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Sutton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Argos @ Sainsburys0.6 km
- RVS Confectionery Shop0.8 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- Euro Garages Habberley0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.6 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bewdley Hill House Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
- Gainsborough House Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- League Of Friends Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Rosedene0.7 km
- The Range Home And Leisure0.6 km
- Cafe Treatment Centre At Kidderminster General Hospital0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ruby Chinese Take Away0.9 km
- Marlpool Garden1.0 km
- Sutton Road Fish Bar0.9 km
- Fortune Court0.6 km
- Get Battered0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Franche Village Sports & Social Club1.0 km
- The Sportsman0.9 km
- The Weary Traveller0.9 km
- St Johns Club0.6 km
- The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster1.9 km
- Blakedown6.1 km
- Hartlebury7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Woodland Avenue0.2 km
- Marlpool Lane0.2 km
- Hay Close0.2 km
- Woodland Avenue0.2 km
- Hay Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY115AR · Data under Open Government Licence