DY11 5AS is a sought-after residential area on Willowfield Drive, 0.6km from Franche in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY11, DY11 5AS offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00165456 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOWFIELD DRIVE, DY11 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOWFIELD DRIVE, DY11 5AS.
312
46
£ 39,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DY11 5AS — age 46, 85% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 5AS. The average age is 46.4. 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
Detached
£ 269,975
10 sales · Mean £ 285,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY11 5AS 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.
school Local Schools
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Franche Primary School
Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Wyre Forest School
St John's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Wyre Forest Phoenix Football Club0.7 km
- Rosedene0.7 km
- The Millside Cafe1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Footprint Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sebright Store1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Costcutter0.1 km
- Euro Garages Habberley0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Marlpool Garden0.1 km
- Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster2.4 km
- Blakedown5.7 km
- Hartlebury7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Marlpool Gardens(K'minster)-STOP CODE NOT USED0.1 km
- Marlpool Gardens Shops0.1 km
- Erica Close0.2 km
- Cornwall Avenue0.2 km
- Snowdon Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY115AS · Data under Open Government Licence