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.
BROOKLANDS DRIVE, DY11 5EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKLANDS DRIVE, DY11 5EB.
392
37
£ 39,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
Franche Primary School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
St George's CofE School
Holy Trinity School
St Ambrose Catholic Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Baskerville Store0.9 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Footprint Catering Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DY115EB · Data under Open Government Licence