Aster Avenue is in Kidderminster and in Wyre Forest district. DY11 5DU is located in the Franche & Habberley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aster Avenue, Kidderminster, DY11 5DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY11 5DT, DY11 5DX, DY11 5HA, DY11 5HG, DY11 5HX, DY11 5HU, DY11 5DZ, DY11 5HJ, DY11 5AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY11 5DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DY11 5DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 30.4% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 54.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 50.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 35.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 22.6% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 15.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 20.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 23% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 99% | 98.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 100% | 96.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 96.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aster Avenue was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% lower than the Franche & Habberley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Aster Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Franche & Habberley North and the 47th lowest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aster Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-12-03 | £234,541 |
| 5 Aster Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-08-16 | £254,985 |
| 29 Aster Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2019-04-18 | £257,052 |
| 39 Aster Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-09-17 | £249,833 |
| 5 Aster Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2018-05-25 | £249,976 |
DY11 5DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School Marlpool Lane , DY11 5HP | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Franche Primary School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy Franche Road , Wolverley DY11 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School Stoney Lane , DY10 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | 1out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverley CofE Secondary School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | 3out of 4 | 5,000 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nurture Learning County Buildings , Bewdley Road DY11 6RQ | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wribbenhall School 21 Crundalls Lane , Wribbenhall DY12 1JL | - not rated | 3,884 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB | 3out of 4 | 5,161 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyre Forest Phoenix Football Club | Mill Lane, Wolverley | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franche Village Sports & Social Club | 94 Wolverley Road, Kidderminster | 768 yd | |
| The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf | Wolverley Road, Kidderminster | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlpool Garden | 43 Willowfield Drive, Kidderminster | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 87 Franche Road, Kidderminster | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster Carolians Rfc Marlpool Lane | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Wolverley Playing Fields MILL LANE PLAYING FIELD MILL LANE PLAYING FIELD MILL LANE | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Springfield Park USMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Franche Primary School CHESTNUT GROVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 989 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.