Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

HIGHLANDS CLOSE, DY11 6JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHLANDS CLOSE, DY11 6JU.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DY11 6JU combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£205k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 13.4% year-on-year.

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

DY11 6JU is a sought-after residential area on Highlands Close, 0.9km from High Habberley in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Blakebrook & Habberley South ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY11, DY11 6JU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £205k, down 13.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 6JU are sourced from Output Area E00165509 (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 6JU. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 177,000

13 sales · Mean £ 182,461

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

DY11 6JU 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Baxter College

Good804 pupils0.6 km
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Sutton Park Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils0.7 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils0.8 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils0.9 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gainsborough House Hotel0.8 km
  • Bewdley Hill House Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Habberley Tenants Association Club0.3 km
  • The Weary Traveller1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Habberley Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Sutton Road Fish Bar1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Bells Supermarket0.2 km
  • Tesco At Esso0.8 km
  • Wyre Forest Adult Placement0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster2.5 km
  • Hartlebury6.7 km
  • Blakedown7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Canterbury Road Shops0.2 km
  • Canterbury Road Shops0.2 km
  • Lea Bank Avenue0.3 km
  • Lea Bank Avenue0.3 km
  • Holmwood Avenue0.4 km