Briars Gardens is in Kidderminster and in Wyre Forest district. DY11 5PS is located in the Franche & Habberley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Briars Gardens, Kidderminster, DY11 5PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY11 5LB, DY11 5PN, DY11 5PW, DY11 5LA, DY11 6AZ, DY11 6AY, DY11 5PL, DY11 6DQ, DY11 6EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY11 5PS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48% | 50.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 5PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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 | 19.3% | 24.5% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 60.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 5.8% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 47% | 51.8% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.3% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 29.5% | 16.4% | -13.1% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 10.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 10.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 20.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 27% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 8.2% | 0.7% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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 | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96% | 93.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95.7% | 95.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briars Gardens was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Blakebrook & Habberley South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Briars Gardens has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Blakebrook & Habberley South and the 117th lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% 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 Briars Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-06-20 | £456,043 |
| 4 Briars Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-03-05 | £382,579 |
| 2 Briars Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £328,500 | 2019-08-16 | £404,847 |
| 2 Briars Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-05-17 | £427,068 |
| 3 Briars Gardens, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-02-07 | £447,705 |
DY11 5PS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DY11 5PS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franche Primary School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Franche First School Chestnut Grove , Franche DY11 5QB | - not rated | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, St John's CofE First School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | - not rated | 788 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, the Marlpool First School Marlpool Lane , DY11 5HP | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | - not rated | 978 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter Business and Enterprise College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 613 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | - not rated | 3,215 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | - not rated | 721 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sladen CofE Middle School Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice Middle School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Sion Hill Middle School Sion Hill , Broadwaters DY10 2XT | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1LX | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1AB | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,711 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Knoll School Manor Avenue , DY11 6EA | - not rated | 241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakebrook School Bewdley Road , DY11 6RL | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster Pupil Referral Unit The Old Coach House , Bewdley Road DY11 6RL | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coach House Short Stay School Bewdley Road , DY11 6RL | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habberley Tenants Association Club | Truro Drive, Kidderminster | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habberley Fish Bar | 98 Canterbury Road, Kidderminster | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 87 Franche Road, Kidderminster | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Habberley Sports Field HABBERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| White Wickets Sports Field CHESTNUT GROVE | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Baxter Business And Enterprise College HABBERLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Wyre Forest School HABBERLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Franche Primary School CHESTNUT GROVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Kidderminster Carolians Rfc Marlpool Lane | grass pitches | 924 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 | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 36.4% |
| Median download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.