Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

MARLPOOL LANE, DY11 5DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLPOOL LANE, DY11 5DA.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY11 5DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DY11 5DA — age 39, 23% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 59.1% year-on-year.

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

DY11 5DA is a mixed residential area on Marlpool Lane, 0.4km from Blakebrook in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DY11 5DA offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 59.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5DA are sourced from Output Area E00165469 (shared with 414 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 5DA. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 212,000

3 sales · Mean £ 214,833

Terraced

£ 115,000

11 sales · Mean £ 123,136

Flat

£ 125,250

6 sales · Mean £ 121,166

Detached

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DY11 5DA is above average at 91 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 offences98
Anti-social behaviour49
Shoplifting42
Criminal damage and arson36
Public order29

school Local Schools

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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils0.5 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils0.6 km
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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.8 km
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Baxter College

Good804 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.1 km
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St Ambrose Catholic Primary

Good185 pupils1.4 km
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Sutton Park Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Argos @ Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Next0.8 km
  • RVS Confectionery Shop0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.4 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bewdley Hill House Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
  • Gainsborough House Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Pockets Snooker Club0.8 km
  • The Sportsman0.7 km
  • The Weary Traveller0.8 km
  • St Johns Club0.4 km
  • Ye Olde Seven Stars1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Coffee #11.0 km
  • Home Of Souvlaki0.9 km
  • League Of Friends Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Apollo Pizza1.0 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Pizza Lounge0.9 km
  • Ruby Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • Stef's Pizza And Grill0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster1.6 km
  • Blakedown5.9 km
  • Hartlebury6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlpool Lane0.0 km
  • Proud Cross Ringway0.2 km
  • Hay Close0.2 km
  • Proud Cross Ringway0.2 km
  • Hay Close0.3 km