DY11 5AJ is a mixed residential area on Lakes Close, 0.6km from Blakebrook in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
For families considering a move, DY11 5AJ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £180k, up 8.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00165476 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAKES CLOSE, DY11 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKES CLOSE, DY11 5AJ.
298
41
£ 39,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY11 5AJ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DY11 5AJ — age 41, 80% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 8.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 5AJ. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,000
5 sales · Mean £ 165,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY11 5AJ is moderate at 60 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
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Franche Primary School
Wyre Forest School
St John's CofE Primary School
Baxter College
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Sutton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.3 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Tony's Bakery1.0 km
- Argos @ Sainsburys0.6 km
- RVS Confectionery Shop1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Footprint Catering Ltd0.2 km
- The Sportsman1.0 km
- St Johns Club0.7 km
- The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.9 km
- Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- McDonalds1.0 km
- League Of Friends Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Cafe Treatment Centre At Kidderminster General Hospital1.0 km
- China Lodge0.8 km
- The Robertson Centre1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ruby Chinese Take Away1.0 km
- Fortune Court0.7 km
- Get Battered0.8 km
- Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.9 km
- Phat Smash Burgers N Curries0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster1.9 km
- Blakedown6.0 km
- Hartlebury7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Woodland Avenue0.1 km
- Hay Close0.1 km
- Hay Close0.1 km
- Woodland Avenue0.2 km
- Franche Road (K'minster)- Chestnut Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY115AJ · Data under Open Government Licence