Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

THE PATIOS, DY11 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PATIOS, DY11 5AB.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DY11 5AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 39, DY11 5AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.

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

DY11 5AB is a mixed residential area on The Patios, 0.3km from Blakebrook in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Blakebrook & Habberley South ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For families considering a move, DY11 5AB represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00165518 (shared with 7 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 5AB. The average age is 38.8. 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 Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 32%
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

£ 135,000

9 sales · Mean £ 148,944

Detached

£ 143,000

3 sales · Mean £ 156,666

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 157,333

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

Crime around DY11 5AB is above average at 96 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour58
Shoplifting36
Criminal damage and arson35
Public order25

school Local Schools

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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils0.4 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils0.5 km
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Baxter College

Good804 pupils0.7 km
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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.2 km
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Sutton Park Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.3 km
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St Ambrose Catholic Primary

Good185 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Argos @ Sainsburys0.5 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Next0.9 km
  • RVS Confectionery Shop0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.5 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bewdley Hill House Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
  • Gainsborough House Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Pockets Snooker Club0.9 km
  • The Sportsman0.7 km
  • The Weary Traveller0.8 km
  • St Johns Club0.4 km
  • Footprint Catering Ltd0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • League Of Friends Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Rosedene0.9 km
  • The Range Home And Leisure0.4 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Ruby Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • Sutton Road Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Fortune Court0.4 km
  • Get Battered0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster1.7 km
  • Blakedown6.0 km
  • Hartlebury6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlpool Lane0.1 km
  • Proud Cross Ringway0.2 km
  • Proud Cross Ringway0.3 km
  • Police Station0.3 km
  • Hay Close0.3 km