Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

MARLPOOL LANE, DY11 5DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

298

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY11 5DD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DY11 5DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

home £268,583 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY11 5DD is a mixed residential area on Marlpool Lane, 0.5km from Blakebrook in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For families considering a move, DY11 5DD represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £268k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00165476 (shared with 7 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 5DD. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 225,000

Terraced

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 201,500

Detached

£ 398,750

2 sales · Mean £ 398,750

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

Crime around DY11 5DD is above average at 97 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour48
Shoplifting42
Criminal damage and arson35
Public order26

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Good417 pupils0.5 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils0.7 km
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Wyre Forest School

Good299 pupils0.7 km
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Franche Primary School

Good914 pupils0.7 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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Holy Trinity School

Good741 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.2 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • T K Maxx1.0 km
  • Tony's Bakery0.8 km
  • Argos @ Sainsburys0.5 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Footprint Catering Ltd0.3 km
  • The Swan1.0 km
  • Pockets Snooker Club0.9 km
  • The Sportsman0.8 km
  • The Weary Traveller1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Costa1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • Tiger Bowl1.0 km
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • League Of Friends Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Divine Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Hollywood Pizza1.0 km
  • Lili Italia0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster1.7 km
  • Blakedown5.9 km
  • Hartlebury7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hay Close0.1 km
  • Hay Close0.1 km
  • Marlpool Lane0.2 km
  • Woodland Avenue0.3 km
  • Marlpool Road(K'minster)-STOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km