Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

DY11 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY11 5AU.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DY11 5AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DY11 5AU is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Franche in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For serious buyers, DY11 5AU is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00165512 (shared with 16 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 5AU. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

DY11 5AU has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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 offences52
Anti-social behaviour44
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft9
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.2 km
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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils0.7 km
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Baxter College

Good804 pupils0.8 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.9 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Wyre Forest Adult Placement1.0 km
  • Euro Garages Habberley0.4 km
  • The White Cakery0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Footprint Catering Ltd0.7 km
  • The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.6 km
  • Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Millside Cafe0.9 km
  • Rosedene0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster2.5 km
  • Blakedown6.5 km
  • Hartlebury7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ash Grove0.1 km
  • Chestnut Grove0.1 km
  • Chestnut Grove0.1 km
  • Ash Grove0.1 km
  • Wilton Avenue0.2 km