DY11 5DB is a mixed residential area on Goodwin Close, 0.5km from Blakebrook in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DY11 5DB offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £263k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5DB are sourced from Output Area E00165469 (shared with 414 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOODWIN CLOSE, DY11 5DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOODWIN CLOSE, DY11 5DB.
337
39
£ 39,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY11 5DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DY11 5DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 23% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 5DB. The average age is 39.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 263,000
1 sales · Mean £ 263,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY11 5DB is above average at 107 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 John's CofE Primary School
Wyre Forest School
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Franche Primary School
Baxter College
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
St Ambrose Catholic Primary
Sutton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Argos @ Sainsburys0.4 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Next0.8 km
- RVS Confectionery Shop0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.4 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bewdley Hill House Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
- Gainsborough House Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Pockets Snooker Club0.7 km
- The Sportsman0.7 km
- The Weary Traveller0.8 km
- St Johns Club0.4 km
- The Blue Bell1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Coffee #10.9 km
- Home Of Souvlaki0.9 km
- League Of Friends Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Apollo Pizza0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Pizza Lounge0.9 km
- Ruby Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Stef's Pizza And Grill0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster1.6 km
- Blakedown5.9 km
- Hartlebury6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Marlpool Lane0.1 km
- Proud Cross Ringway0.2 km
- Proud Cross Ringway0.2 km
- Hay Close0.3 km
- Hay Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY115DB · Data under Open Government Licence