DY11 5DF is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Blakebrook in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DY11 5DF 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 is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00165469 (shared with 414 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DY11 5DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY11 5DF.
337
39
£ 39,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY11 5DF 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 5DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 23% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 5DF. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY11 5DF is moderate at 75 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
St John's CofE Primary School
Wyre Forest School
Franche Primary School
Baxter College
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
St Ambrose Catholic Primary
Holy Trinity School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Argos @ Sainsburys0.3 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Next0.8 km
- RVS Confectionery Shop0.9 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Pockets Snooker Club0.8 km
- The Sportsman0.8 km
- The Weary Traveller1.0 km
- St Johns Club0.5 km
- The Blue Bell0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Coffee #11.0 km
- Home Of Souvlaki0.9 km
- League Of Friends Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Apollo Pizza0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Pizza Lounge0.8 km
- Ruby Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- Stef's Pizza And Grill0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster1.6 km
- Blakedown5.8 km
- Hartlebury6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Marlpool Lane0.2 km
- Hay Close0.2 km
- Hay Close0.2 km
- Proud Cross Ringway0.3 km
- Marlpool Road(K'minster)-STOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY115DF · Data under Open Government Licence