Kinver Lane is in Caunsall, Kidderminster and in Wyre Forest district. DY11 5YJ is located in the Wyre Forest Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kinver Lane, Caunsall, Kidderminster, DY11 5YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY11 5YJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 52.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 5YJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 9.6% | 18.3% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.6% | 58% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 10.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 36.2% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 39% | 41.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 17.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 31.1% | 23.7% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 12.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 16% | 10.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 24.7% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 97.3% | 98.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 98.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 62.7% | 46.2% | 16.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kinver Lane was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Wyre Forest Rural average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Kinver Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Wyre Forest Rural and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kestrells Kinver Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2022-10-21 | £616,110 |
| 6 Glenside Cottages Kinver Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2021-04-01 | £296,397 |
| Kestrells Kinver Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-03-30 | £553,882 |
| Kestrells Kinver Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-10-18 | £295,558 |
| 6 Glenside Cottages Kinver Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2015-09-18 | £158,051 |
DY11 5YJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5YJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 151 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookley Sebright First School Lea Lane , Cookley DY10 3TA | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookley Sebright Primary School 16 Lea Lane , Cookley DY10 3TA | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foley Infant School Fairfield Drive , Kinver DY7 6EW | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foley Infant School Academy Fairfield Drive , Kinver DY7 6EW | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Sion Avenue , DY10 2YL | - not rated | 3,004 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverley High School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverley CofE Secondary School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ | 3out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgecliff High School Enville Road , Kinver DY7 6AA | - not rated | 3,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinver High School and Sixth Form Enville Road , Kinver DY7 6AA | 3out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ | - not rated | 5,250 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster, Sion Hill Middle School Sion Hill , Broadwaters DY10 2XT | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sladen CofE Middle School Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ | - not rated | 4,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB | - not rated | 4,997 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 | 5,387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1AB | - not rated | 5,388 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 | 4,616 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alexander Patterson School Park Gate Road , Wolverley DY10 3PU | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ | - not rated | 4,138 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY | - not rated | 4,616 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severnside Pupil Support Centre 51 Coventry Street , DY10 2BZ | - not rated | 4,710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmers Den | 4A Bridge Road, Cookley | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor Inn Caunsall | Caunsall Village, Kidderminster | 176 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 10 Bridge Road, Cookley | 985 yd | |
| Island Pool | Wolverhampton Road, Cookley | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookley Tandoori | 3 Bridge Road, Cookley | 985 yd | |
| Cookley Fisheries | 1 Bridge Road, Cookley | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 5 Bridge Road, Cookley | 985 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 | 84.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.