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.
WOODLAND AVENUE, DY11 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND AVENUE, DY11 5AW.
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Franche Primary School
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Wyre Forest School
St John's CofE Primary School
Baxter College
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Sutton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DY115AW · Data under Open Government Licence