Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

OULTON CLOSE, DY11 5DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OULTON CLOSE, DY11 5DY.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY11 5DY spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.

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

DY11 5DY is a sought-after residential area on Oulton Close, 0.8km from Franche in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For families considering a move, DY11 5DY represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, up 9.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5DY are sourced from Output Area E00165462 (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 5DY. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
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

£ 165,000

11 sales · Mean £ 179,000

Terraced

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

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

DY11 5DY has low crime rates — 13 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils0.8 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils1.0 km
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Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy

Good184 pupils1.1 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils1.4 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils1.4 km
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St George's CofE School

Inadequate216 pupils1.5 km
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St Oswald's CofE Primary School

Good171 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Euro Garages Habberley1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.9 km
  • Argos @ Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.9 km
  • Footprint Catering Ltd0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Blossom Tree Cafe & FOSP0.9 km
  • Rosedene0.9 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Perfect Plaice1.0 km
  • The Millside Cafe0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Marlpool Garden0.2 km
  • Eurasia1.0 km
  • Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster2.0 km
  • Blakedown5.4 km
  • Hartlebury7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Beaulieu Close0.1 km
  • Beaulieu Close0.1 km
  • Mallory Drive0.1 km
  • Mallory Drive0.2 km
  • Marlpool Gardens Shops0.2 km