Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

WOODLAND AVENUE, DY11 5AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY11 5AW spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £310k 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 5AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodland Avenue, 0.6km from Blakebrook in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Blakebrook & Habberley South ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For serious buyers, DY11 5AW is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5AW 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 5AW. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 268,000

8 sales · Mean £ 272,743

Detached

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

DY11 5AW has low crime rates — 49 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 behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order16
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.4 km
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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 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 pupils0.7 km
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Baxter College

Good804 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.4 km
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Sutton Park Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.4 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Argos @ Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Wyre Forest Adult Placement0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Footprint Catering Ltd0.3 km
  • St Johns Club0.8 km
  • The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.8 km
  • Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • China Lodge0.9 km
  • Cafe Masala Restaurant & Takeaway0.8 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Nittys Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Millside Cafe0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Fortune Court0.8 km
  • Get Battered0.9 km
  • Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.9 km
  • Phat Smash Burgers N Curries0.8 km
  • The New Golden Wok0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Woodland Avenue0.1 km
  • Woodland Avenue0.1 km
  • Franche Road (K'minster)- Chestnut Grove0.2 km
  • Hay Close0.3 km
  • Hay Close0.3 km