DY11 5DL is a safe, established residential area on Marlpool Lane, 0.7km from Franche in Kidderminster. Administratively it sits within Franche & Habberley North ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 22.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY11 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00165474 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLPOOL LANE, DY11 5DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLPOOL LANE, DY11 5DL.
289
45
£ 39,000 /yr
47%
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.
Area Character
DY11 5DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 88% 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 down 22.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY11 5DL. The average age is 44.6. 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
£ 196,250
16 sales · Mean £ 226,871
Terraced
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY11 5DL has low crime rates — 32 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
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
St Ambrose Catholic Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Kidderminster Carolians RFC0.4 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Argos @ Sainsburys0.6 km
- Wyre Forest Adult Placement0.8 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Footprint Catering Ltd0.1 km
- St Johns Club0.8 km
- The Three Crowns And A Sugar Loaf0.8 km
- Franche Village Sports & Social Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- China Lodge1.0 km
- Cafe Masala Restaurant & Takeaway0.7 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Nittys Kitchen0.7 km
- The Millside Cafe0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fortune Court0.7 km
- Get Battered0.9 km
- Marlpool Diner - Seoul Chicken0.7 km
- Phat Smash Burgers N Curries0.7 km
- The New Golden Wok0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster1.9 km
- Blakedown5.9 km
- Hartlebury7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Marlpool Lane Stores0.1 km
- Hay Close0.1 km
- Rugby Club0.1 km
- Marlpool Road(K'minster)-STOP CODE NOT USED0.1 km
- Franche Road (K'minster)- Chestnut Grove0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DY115DL · Data under Open Government Licence