DY11 5BQ is a safe, established residential area on Nursery Close, 0.2km from Franche in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
For families considering a move, DY11 5BQ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00165463 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NURSERY CLOSE, DY11 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NURSERY CLOSE, DY11 5BQ.
308
42
£ 39,000 /yr
54%
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
No single demographic signal dominates DY11 5BQ — age 42, 84% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 5BQ. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,063
8 sales · Mean £ 183,390
Terraced
£ 174,000
1 sales · Mean £ 174,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY11 5BQ has low crime rates — 29 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
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Franche Primary School
Wyre Forest School
St John's CofE Primary School
Baxter College
Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.9 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Euro Garages Habberley0.3 km
- The White Cakery0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Footprint Catering Ltd0.5 km
- Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.2 km
- The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Rosedene0.2 km
- The Millside Cafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Marlpool Garden0.5 km
- Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster2.4 km
- Blakedown6.1 km
- Hartlebury7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Marlpool Stores0.1 km
- Marlpool Stores0.1 km
- Marlpool Place0.1 km
- Mouse Lane0.2 km
- Mouse Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY115BQ · Data under Open Government Licence