Living in DY11, Wyre Forest
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DY11 in Wyre Forest. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Wyre Forest: £232,448, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around DY11
163 recorded home sales on the streets around central DY11 in the last 2 years, with a median of £178,000 and a range from £75,000 to £580,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 CRANE STREET, DY11 6XT | terraced | £191,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 51 PEEL STREET, DY11 6UQ | semi-detached | £130,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 102 FRANCHISE STREET, DY11 6SP | flat-maisonette | £125,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 12 GAINSBOROUGH MEWS, DY11 6PZ | detached | £285,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 26 SUTTON ROAD, DY11 6QN | terraced | £100,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 68 PEEL STREET, DY11 6UQ | terraced | £172,500 | 2026-04-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
30 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Park Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Heronswood Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Foley Park Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St George's CofE School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
19 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Heathfield Knoll School, Wribbenhall School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near DY11, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.7% |
| Skilled trades | 11.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
338 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DY11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Wyre Forest's figures.
Common questions about DY11
What is the average house price in DY11?
The average sold price in Wyre Forest is £232,448 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DY11?
Prices in Wyre Forest are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DY11?
The median of 163 recorded sales around central DY11 in the last 2 years is £178,000, ranging from £75,000 to £580,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DY11?
30 schools sit within 3 miles of central DY11, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DY11?
338 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DY11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DY11 at risk of flooding?
Central DY11 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DY11 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £178,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 338 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DY11 safe?
338 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DY11 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DY11 or DY10, DY11 or WV98, DY11 or DY12.
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