DY11 5BJ is a safe, established residential area on Franche Road, 0.1km from Franche in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
For families considering a move, DY11 5BJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £224k, up 66.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00165464 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRANCHE ROAD, DY11 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANCHE ROAD, DY11 5BJ.
312
46
£ 39,000 /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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DY11 5BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 66.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 5BJ. The average age is 45.8. 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
£ 225,000
3 sales · Mean £ 245,666
Semi-Detached
£ 218,000
2 sales · Mean £ 218,000
Terraced
£ 150,000
6 sales · Mean £ 151,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY11 5BJ has low crime rates — 26 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
Baxter College
St John's CofE Primary School
Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Footprint Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.2 km
- The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.2 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Costcutter0.7 km
- Euro Garages Habberley0.1 km
- The White Cakery0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Rosedene0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Marlpool Garden0.7 km
- Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster2.6 km
- Blakedown6.4 km
- Hartlebury7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Three Crowns0.0 km
- Three Crowns0.0 km
- Supermarket Car Park0.1 km
- Habberley Lane0.2 km
- Supermarket0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY115BJ · Data under Open Government Licence