Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

WILLOWFIELD DRIVE, DY11 5DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOWFIELD DRIVE, DY11 5DP.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /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: 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DY11 5DP — age 46, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.

home £211,875 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY11 5DP is a safe, established residential area on Willowfield Drive, 0.6km from Franche in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For families considering a move, DY11 5DP represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, up 6.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00165468 (shared with 4 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 5DP. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 208,416

Semi-Detached

£ 187,000

7 sales · Mean £ 192,714

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

DY11 5DP has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.3 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils0.9 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils1.2 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils1.2 km
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Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy

Good184 pupils1.3 km
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Baxter College

Good804 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.7 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Argos @ Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.3 km
  • Euro Garages Habberley0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Footprint Catering Ltd0.3 km
  • Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Rosedene0.6 km
  • The Range Home And Leisure0.9 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Nittys Kitchen1.0 km
  • The Millside Cafe0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Marlpool Garden0.3 km
  • Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster2.0 km
  • Blakedown5.7 km
  • Hartlebury7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Aldermere Road0.0 km
  • Beeches Road0.1 km
  • Beechfield Drive0.1 km
  • Beechfield Drive0.1 km
  • Beaulieu Close0.2 km