Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

BEECHFIELD DRIVE, DY11 5HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHFIELD DRIVE, DY11 5HQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

270

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

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

No single demographic signal dominates DY11 5HQ — age 53, 94% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £282k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.0% year-on-year.

home £282,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY11 5HQ is a sought-after residential area on Beechfield Drive, 0.4km from Franche in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, up 6.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5HQ are sourced from Output Area E00165460 (shared with 3 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 5HQ. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 252,500

2 sales · Mean £ 252,500

Semi-Detached

£ 183,750

8 sales · Mean £ 206,937

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

DY11 5HQ has low crime rates — 22 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.2 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.6 km
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Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy

Good184 pupils1.2 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.2 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils1.3 km
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Baxter College

Good804 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Wyre Forest Phoenix Football Club1.0 km
  • Rosedene0.4 km
  • The Millside Cafe0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.9 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.3 km
  • Euro Garages Habberley0.5 km
  • The White Cakery1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Footprint Catering Ltd0.4 km
  • Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.4 km
  • The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster2.3 km
  • Blakedown5.9 km
  • Hartlebury7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Beeches Road0.0 km
  • Marlpool Place0.1 km
  • Cornwall Avenue0.2 km
  • Marlpool Stores0.2 km
  • Beeches Road0.2 km