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DY11 5QP

Lowe Lane

Wyre Forest Rural

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Overview

Postcode DY11 5QP is located in an urban city, within the Wyre Forest Rural ward of Wyre Forest in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown is £52,169 per year. The nearest station is Kidderminster, about 2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.6%

Approximately 7.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown is £52,169 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY11 5QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown near DY11 5QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
227.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.86(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.91(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.19(-15%)
Burglary
5.37(+32%)
Other theft
3.72(-35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
354
97.52%
Irish
3
0.83%
Indian
2
0.55%
Caribbean
2
0.55%
Chinese
1
0.28%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
28.99%
No qualifications
68
22.15%
Level 3 (A level)
46
14.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
89
61.38%
Owns with a mortgage
39
26.9%
Other social rented
8
5.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.76%
Social rents from council
3
2.07%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Wyre Forest Rural

Median price£361,500
Price per sq ft£329
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£269K – £525K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £361,500 (about £329 per square foot) in Wyre Forest Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wyre Forest Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£507,500£354
Semi-Detached42£297,290£311
Terraced6£242,250£321
Flats8£108,500£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wyre Forest Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wyre Forest Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£465,000£126,500£235,000£215,000
2017£505,000£90,500£238,000£207,000
2018£425,000£79,975£250,000£255,000
2019£400,000£125,000£250,000£205,000
2020£400,000£103,725£235,000£268,750
2021£450,000£126,750£272,500£243,500
2022£425,000£151,000£278,000£270,000
2023£429,995£138,900£282,500£320,000
2024£434,995£127,500£267,995£254,998
2025£507,500£110,000£294,995£244,750
2026£462,500£115,000£265,000£402,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wyre Forest Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wyre Forest Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£206£210£269
2017£259£147£223£254
2018£271£144£218£266
2019£259£175£266£244
2020£284£164£264£231
2021£304£197£302£264
2022£321£234£314£320
2023£327£205£317£322
2024£336£215£316£297
2025£349£199£313£318
2026£376£148£290£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wyre Forest Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wyre Forest Rural in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY11 5QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY11 5QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 202564, Honeybrook Lane, Kidderminster, DY11 5QSDetachedFreehold£435,000
06 Feb 202629, Court Close, Kidderminster, DY11 5YZSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
10 Jul 2025Honey Brook Cottage, Bridgnorth Road, Kidderminster, DY11 5RPOtherFreehold£940,000
10 Jul 2025Honey Brook Cottage, Bridgnorth Road, Kidderminster, DY11 5RPOtherFreehold£940,000
20 Mar 202641, Tynings Close, Kidderminster, DY11 5JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the DY11 5QP postcode area, located within Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY11 5QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryWolverley Sebright Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryFranche Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY11 5QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY11 5QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury's on the goFranche Road, Wyre Forest, DY11 5BLWalking directions to Sainsbury's on the go
0.5 miWolverley Store37 Sebright Road, Kidderminster, DY11 5UAWalking directions to Wolverley Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wyre Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,810
Band C£2,069
Band D£2,327
Band E£2,845
Band F£3,362
Band G£3,879
Band H£4,655

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY11 5QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian David Hardiman

Wyre Forest Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Marcus John Hart

Wyre Forest Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Robin Macdonald Drew

Wyre Forest Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Mark Garnier

Wyre Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWyre ForestE07000239
Parliamentary ConstituencyWyre ForestE14001601
WardWyre Forest RuralE05010513
ParishWolverley and CookleyE04010457
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wolverley, Cookley & BlakedownE02006767
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wyre Forest 001FE01032479
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY11 5QP

Is DY11 5QP (Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown) safe?

The area around DY11 5QP records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near DY11 5QP?

The median sale price around DY11 5QP in Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown is £361,500 (about £329 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY11 5QP?

There are 3 schools close to DY11 5QP, including Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy (Good), Franche Primary School (Good) and St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DY11 5QP?

DY11 5QP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,884 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY11 5QP (Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest covering DY11 5QP is Mark Garnier (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ian David Hardiman (Conservative and Unionist Party), Marcus John Hart (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Robin Macdonald Drew (Conservative and Unionist Party).