Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

BROOKLANDS DRIVE, DY11 5EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKLANDS DRIVE, DY11 5EB.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

59%

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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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DY11 5EB — age 37, 73% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.6% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, DY11 5EB represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 23.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5EB are sourced from Output Area E00165459 (shared with 6 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 5EB. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 202,500

12 sales · Mean £ 204,041

Semi-Detached

£ 173,500

14 sales · Mean £ 180,428

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

DY11 5EB has low crime rates — 17 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils0.7 km
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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy

Good184 pupils1.0 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils1.2 km
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St Oswald's CofE Primary School

Good171 pupils1.3 km
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St George's CofE School

Inadequate216 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Trinity School

Good741 pupils1.5 km
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St Ambrose Catholic Primary

Good185 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Wyre Forest Phoenix Football Club0.8 km
  • Perfect Plaice0.9 km
  • The Millside Cafe1.0 km
  • Blossom Tree Cafe & FOSP0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Baskerville Store0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Footprint Catering Ltd0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Eurasia0.9 km
  • Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.4 km
  • Marlpool Garden0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster2.0 km
  • Blakedown5.2 km
  • Hagley7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mallory Drive0.1 km
  • Mallory Drive0.2 km
  • Beaulieu Close0.3 km
  • Beaulieu Close0.3 km
  • Erica Close0.4 km