Postcode report
Is DY11 7SZ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DY11 7SZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DY11 7SZ is a postcode in Foley Park & Hoobrook, Wyre Forest, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DY11 7SZ, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DY11 7SZ are health and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DY11 7SZ is based on Wyre Forest 010 Census 2021. It covers 6,396 residents, 2,088 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near DY11 7SZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DY11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £218k from 74 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DY11 7SZ can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DY11 7SZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DY11 7SZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DY11 7SZ
Is DY11 7SZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 23% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DY11 7SZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DY11 7SZ?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DY11 7SZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for DY11 7SZ?
LocaleIQ matched DY11 7SZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DY11 7SZ?
The latest median sold price is £218k based on 74 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DY11 7SZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.