Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

PUXTON DRIVE, DY11 5DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PUXTON DRIVE, DY11 5DR.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.4 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils0.9 km
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Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy

Good184 pupils1.1 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils1.3 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils1.3 km
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Baxter College

Good804 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

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