Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

GARDENERS CLOSE, DY11 5DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDENERS CLOSE, DY11 5DW.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

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.

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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DY11 5DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 88% 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. Property prices are trending up 16.5% year-on-year.

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

DY11 5DW is a safe, established residential area on Gardeners Close, 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 stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, up 16.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00165474 (shared with 5 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 5DW. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 191,800

9 sales · Mean £ 193,644

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

DY11 5DW has low crime rates — 20 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 behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.2 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.6 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils0.9 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.0 km
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Baxter College

Good804 pupils1.2 km
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Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy

Good184 pupils1.5 km
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St Ambrose Catholic Primary

Good185 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.5 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Argos @ Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Wyre Forest Adult Placement1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Footprint Catering Ltd0.1 km
  • St Johns Club0.9 km
  • The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.7 km
  • Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cafe Masala Restaurant & Takeaway0.8 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Nittys Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Millside Cafe0.4 km
  • Rosedene0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Fortune Court0.8 km
  • Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.5 km
  • Phat Smash Burgers N Curries0.8 km
  • The New Golden Wok0.8 km
  • Marlpool Garden0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster2.0 km
  • Blakedown5.8 km
  • Hartlebury7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechfield Drive0.1 km
  • Marlpool Road(K'minster)-STOP CODE NOT USED0.1 km
  • Beechfield Drive0.1 km
  • Marlpool Lane Stores0.1 km
  • Rugby Club0.1 km