DY11 5BB is a safe, established residential area on Marlpool Place, 0.3km from Franche in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, up 78.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00165463 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLPOOL PLACE, DY11 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLPOOL PLACE, DY11 5BB.
308
42
£ 39,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DY11 5BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 78.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 5BB. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 182,500
4 sales · Mean £ 186,875
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY11 5BB has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Franche Primary School
Wyre Forest School
St John's CofE Primary School
Baxter College
Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Euro Garages Habberley0.4 km
- The White Cakery0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Footprint Catering Ltd0.4 km
- Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.3 km
- The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Rosedene0.2 km
- The Millside Cafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Marlpool Garden0.6 km
- Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster2.4 km
- Blakedown6.1 km
- Hartlebury7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Marlpool Place0.1 km
- Mouse Lane0.1 km
- Mouse Lane0.2 km
- Marlpool Stores0.2 km
- Marlpool Stores0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY115BB · Data under Open Government Licence