Is DY11 5AE a safe place to live?

Yes, DY11 5AE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DY11 5AE?

The population for the DY11 5AE area is approximately 334 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

DY11 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY11 5AE.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY11 5AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10

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6/10

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1/10

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6/10

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3/10

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5/10

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2/10

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5/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DY11 5AE's 64% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY11 5AE is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Blakeshall in Wyre Forest. Administratively it sits within Wyre Forest Rural ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For families considering a move, DY11 5AE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00165450 (shared with 12 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 5AE. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

DY11 5AE has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Wolverley CofE Secondary School

Good871 pupils1.2 km

Cookley Sebright Primary School

Requires Improvement232 pupils1.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kidderminster4.8 km
Blakedown5.5 km
Hagley7.0 km