DY11 6LQ is a sought-after residential area on Whitegate Drive, 0.5km from Sutton Farm in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Foley Park & Hoobrook ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY11, DY11 6LQ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k. 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 6LQ are sourced from Output Area E00165638 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEGATE DRIVE, DY11 6LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEGATE DRIVE, DY11 6LQ.
306
51
£ 40,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY11 6LQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DY11 6LQ combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£345k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £345k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 6LQ. The average age is 51.0. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
Detached
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY11 6LQ has low crime rates — 42 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
Sutton Park Primary School
Birchen Coppice Academy
Foley Park Primary Academy
Baxter College
St John's CofE Primary School
Wyre Forest School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Fortune0.4 km
- Kin Yip0.5 km
- Tasty Bites0.8 km
- Foley Fish Bar1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Starbucks Kidderminster Drive Thru0.9 km
- Favor House1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Godson Food & Wine0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Radcliffe Arms1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster2.5 km
- Hartlebury5.8 km
- Blakedown7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kidderminster- Shawley Avenue0.3 km
- Rifle Range Road0.3 km
- Rifle Range Road0.3 km
- Shrawley Avenue0.3 km
- Shrawley Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DY116LQ · Data under Open Government Licence