DY11 5QE is a safe, established residential area on Maple Close, 0.4km from Franche in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DY11 5QE 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5QE are sourced from Output Area E00165472 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAPLE CLOSE, DY11 5QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAPLE CLOSE, DY11 5QE.
310
37
£ 39,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY11 5QE 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
DY11 5QE has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 5QE. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 192,000
1 sales · Mean £ 192,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY11 5QE has low crime rates — 34 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 Habberley0.3 km
- The White Cakery0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- Footprint Catering Ltd0.7 km
- The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Rosedene0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster2.6 km
- Blakedown6.6 km
- Hartlebury7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Habberley Lane0.1 km
- Chestnut Grove0.1 km
- Habberley Lane0.1 km
- Chestnut Grove0.1 km
- Supermarket0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DY115QE · Data under Open Government Licence