DY11 5PU is a safe, established residential area on Almond Avenue, 0.6km from Franche in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DY11 5PU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5PU are sourced from Output Area E00165471 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMOND AVENUE, DY11 5PU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMOND AVENUE, DY11 5PU.
316
39
£ 39,000 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY11 5PU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 56% social renting, DY11 5PU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 5PU. The average age is 39.5. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 152,500
8 sales · Mean £ 155,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY11 5PU has low crime rates — 35 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
Franche Primary School
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Wyre Forest School
Baxter College
St John's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Euro Garages Habberley0.5 km
- The White Cakery0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- Footprint Catering Ltd0.8 km
- The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Rosedene0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster2.6 km
- Blakedown6.7 km
- Hartlebury7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ash Grove0.1 km
- Wilton Avenue0.1 km
- Ash Grove0.1 km
- Wilton Avenue0.1 km
- Habberley Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DY115PU · Data under Open Government Licence