Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

MARLPOOL PLACE, DY11 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLPOOL PLACE, DY11 5BB.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour26
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson7
Shoplifting6

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.2 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.3 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils1.0 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils1.2 km
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Baxter College

Good804 pupils1.2 km
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Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy

Good184 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Rosedene0.2 km
  • The Millside Cafe0.8 km
fastfood

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