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.
MARLPOOL LANE, DY11 5DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLPOOL LANE, DY11 5DD.
298
41
£ 39,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School
Wyre Forest School
Franche Primary School
Baxter College
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
St Ambrose Catholic Primary
Holy Trinity School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DY115DD · Data under Open Government Licence