Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

HAWKSTONE CLOSE, DY11 5EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKSTONE CLOSE, DY11 5EH.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY11 5EH spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 55.6% year-on-year.

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

DY11 5EH is a sought-after residential area on Hawkstone Close, 0.7km from Larkhill in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For families considering a move, DY11 5EH represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 73% 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: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 55.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5EH 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 5EH. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 175,000

8 sales · Mean £ 171,412

Detached

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 222,500

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

DY11 5EH 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft3
Other crime2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils0.6 km
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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy

Good184 pupils1.2 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils1.2 km
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St George's CofE School

Inadequate216 pupils1.4 km
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St Oswald's CofE Primary School

Good171 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Trinity School

Good741 pupils1.4 km
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St Ambrose Catholic Primary

Good185 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Argos @ Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Baskerville Store1.0 km
  • Kidderminster Carolians RFC1.0 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Nisa Local1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Pizza Lounge0.9 km
  • Stef's Pizza And Grill0.9 km
  • The Dessert Plug1.0 km
  • Hollywood Pizza1.0 km
  • Eurasia0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Wyre Forest Phoenix Football Club0.9 km
  • Tiger Bowl0.9 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Perfect Plaice0.8 km
  • The Millside Cafe0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Footprint Catering Ltd0.7 km
  • The Blue Bell0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster1.9 km
  • Blakedown5.2 km
  • Hartlebury7.5 km

Bus Stops

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