DY11 5DR is a sought-after residential area on Puxton Drive, 0.7km from Franche in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00165455 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PUXTON DRIVE, DY11 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PUXTON DRIVE, DY11 5DR.
272
42
£ 39,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DY11 5DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 75% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 5DR. The average age is 42.4. 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
£ 180,000
9 sales · Mean £ 177,534
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY11 5DR has low crime rates — 15 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
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
Wyre Forest School
St John's CofE Primary School
Baxter College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Costcutter0.2 km
- Euro Garages Habberley0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.9 km
- Argos @ Sainsburys0.9 km
- Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.7 km
- Footprint Catering Ltd0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Rosedene0.7 km
- The Range Home And Leisure1.0 km
- Costa0.9 km
- The Millside Cafe0.7 km
- Wyre Forest Phoenix Football Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Marlpool Garden0.2 km
- Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster2.1 km
- Blakedown5.6 km
- Hartlebury7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Beaulieu Close0.1 km
- Marlpool Gardens Shops0.2 km
- Beeches Road0.2 km
- Aldermere Road0.2 km
- Beaulieu Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY115DR · Data under Open Government Licence