DY11 5TE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sladd Lane, 0.4km from Drakelow in Wyre Forest. Administratively it sits within Wyre Forest Rural ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY11, DY11 5TE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5TE are sourced from Output Area E00165647 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SLADD LANE, DY11 5TE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SLADD LANE, DY11 5TE.
507
51
£ 43,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY11 5TE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DY11 5TE combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£525k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £525k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 5TE. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 361,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
DY11 5TE has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wolverley CofE Secondary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Kingsford0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bodenham Arboretum0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Drakelow Manor Guest House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster4.6 km
- Blakedown6.9 km
- Hagley8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Caravan Park0.4 km
- Caravan Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DY115TE · Data under Open Government Licence