DY11 7JF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Place, 0.6km from Foley Park in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Foley Park & Hoobrook ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DY11 7JF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 7JF are sourced from Output Area E00165600 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA PLACE, DY11 7JF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA PLACE, DY11 7JF.
374
31
£ 33,900 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY11 7JF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DY11 7JF has a significant social housing presence — 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 7JF. The average age is 30.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DY11 7JF is moderate at 59 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
Birchen Coppice Academy
Foley Park Primary Academy
Sutton Park Primary School
Continu Plus Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fortune0.2 km
- Kin Yip0.5 km
- Tasty Bites0.5 km
- Foley Fish Bar0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Elior UK At Wyre Forest Community Housing0.5 km
- Starbucks Kidderminster Drive Thru0.3 km
- TJ's Cabin0.6 km
- Favor House0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Select And Save0.9 km
- Godson Food & Wine0.2 km
- Sam Stores0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Radcliffe Arms0.7 km
- The Loom & Shuttle0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster2.3 km
- Hartlebury5.2 km
- Blakedown7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Jubilee Drive0.1 km
- Jubilee Drive0.1 km
- Shrawley Avenue0.3 km
- Rifle Range Road0.3 km
- Shrawley Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY117JF · Data under Open Government Licence