Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

KNIGHT ROAD, DY11 5UD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNIGHT ROAD, DY11 5UD.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DY11 5UD 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.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, DY11 5UD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 19.2% year-on-year.

home £139,750 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY11 5UD is a safe, established residential area on Knight Road, 0.2km from Fairfield in Wolverley. Administratively it sits within Wyre Forest Rural ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY11 5UD 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 — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 19.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5UD are sourced from Output Area E00165649 (shared with 7 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 5UD. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 119,750

4 sales · Mean £ 124,875

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

DY11 5UD has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy

Good184 pupils0.6 km
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Wolverley CofE Secondary School

Good871 pupils1.0 km
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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Wyre Forest Phoenix Football Club0.7 km
  • Gil's0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sebright Store0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Drakelow Manor Guest House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Queens Head0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster3.5 km
  • Blakedown6.0 km
  • Hagley8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Wardle Way0.1 km
  • Evans Close0.1 km
  • Fairfield Shop0.2 km
  • Hayes RoadSTOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km
  • Fairfield Lane0.3 km