Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

HAY CLOSE, DY11 5DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAY CLOSE, DY11 5DH.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DY11 5DH — age 45, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

DY11 5DH is a mixed residential area on Hay 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 5DH represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00165474 (shared with 5 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 5DH. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 166,000

9 sales · Mean £ 159,555

Semi-Detached

£ 154,000

1 sales · Mean £ 154,000

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

Crime around DY11 5DH is moderate at 59 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 offences59
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order17
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.4 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.6 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils0.7 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils0.7 km
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Baxter College

Good804 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.1 km
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St Ambrose Catholic Primary

Good185 pupils1.6 km
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Sutton Park Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.3 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Tony's Bakery1.0 km
  • Argos @ Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Wood Street News1.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

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 Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • China Lodge0.9 km
  • Cafe Masala Restaurant & Takeaway0.7 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Nittys Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Ruby Chinese Take Away1.0 km
  • Fortune Court0.7 km
  • Get Battered0.8 km
  • Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.8 km
  • Phat Smash Burgers N Curries0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster1.9 km
  • Blakedown6.0 km
  • Hartlebury7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hay Close0.1 km
  • Hay Close0.1 km
  • Woodland Avenue0.1 km
  • Franche Road (K'minster)- Chestnut Grove0.2 km
  • Marlpool Lane Stores0.2 km