Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

WILLOWFIELD DRIVE, DY11 5DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOWFIELD DRIVE, DY11 5DS.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DY11 5DS — age 44, 86% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5DS is a sought-after residential area on Willowfield Drive, 0.6km from Franche in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00165465 (shared with 7 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 5DS. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DY11 5DS has low crime rates — 14 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime4
Other theft3
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.3 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 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.4 km
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Baxter College

Good804 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Wyre Forest Phoenix Football Club0.9 km
  • Rosedene0.7 km
  • Costa1.0 km
  • The Millside Cafe0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.9 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Argos @ Sainsburys1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Euro Garages Habberley0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Footprint Catering Ltd0.5 km
  • Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Marlpool Garden0.2 km
  • Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster2.2 km
  • Blakedown5.7 km
  • Hartlebury7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlpool Gardens Shops0.1 km
  • Beeches Road0.1 km
  • Aldermere Road0.2 km
  • Beeches Road0.2 km
  • Beaulieu Close0.2 km