Is DY11 5BL a safe place to live?

Yes, DY11 5BL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 27 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DY11 5BL?

The population for the DY11 5BL area is approximately 312 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

DY11 5BL House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

312

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10

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8/10

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8/10

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8/10

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2/10

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4/10

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9/10

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7/10

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7/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY11 5BL spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY11 5BL is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Franche in Kidderminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

The people who live in DY11 5BL are typical of a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00165464 (shared with 7 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 5BL. 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

White / British98.4%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 0%

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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.

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

DY11 5BL has low crime rates — 27 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 offences46

Anti-social behaviour29

Other theft9

Criminal damage and arson6

Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.3 km

St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km

Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils1.1 km

Baxter College

Good804 pupils1.3 km

St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils1.4 km

Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy

Good184 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Costcutter0.8 km
Euro Garages Habberley0.0 km
The White Cakery0.5 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Rosedene0.2 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Marlpool Garden0.8 km
Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kidderminster2.7 km
Blakedown6.4 km
Hartlebury7.9 km

Bus Stops

Three Crowns0.1 km
Three Crowns0.1 km
Habberley Lane0.1 km
Supermarket0.2 km
Supermarket Car Park0.2 km