Axborough Lane is in Iverley, Kidderminster and in Wyre Forest district. DY10 3PL is located in the Wyre Forest Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Axborough Lane, Iverley, Kidderminster, DY10 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY10 3PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.6% | 53.5% | -5.1% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 41.4% | 46.5% | 5.1% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.8% | 20.3% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 41% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13.8% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 32.7% | 23.5% | -9.2% | 6.1% | 17.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.3% | 36.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 29.8% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 25.5% | 25.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DY10 3PL this area, 34.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 34.1% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.2% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 24.8% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 95.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 95.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 95.6% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 67.6% | 46.2% | 21.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Axborough Lane was 334.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 415.9% higher than the Wyre Forest Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Axborough Lane has the highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Wyre Forest Rural and the 14th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Axborough Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £826,000 | 2022-07-29 | £779,605 |
| Windana Axborough Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2006-05-12 | £507,551 |
DY10 3PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DY10 3PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookley Sebright First School Lea Lane , Cookley DY10 3TA | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookley Sebright Primary School 16 Lea Lane , Cookley DY10 3TA | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Sion Avenue , DY10 2YL | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, St Oswald's CofE First School Sion Avenue , DY10 2YL | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Sion Avenue , DY10 2YL | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverley High School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverley CofE Secondary School Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ | 3out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | - not rated | 3,885 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | 3out of 4 | 3,885 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles I Secondary School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | - not rated | 3,885 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster, Sion Hill Middle School Sion Hill , Broadwaters DY10 2XT | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sladen CofE Middle School Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ | - not rated | 3,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Comberton Middle School Borrington Road , DY10 3ED | - not rated | 3,840 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB | - not rated | 4,737 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | - not rated | 5,109 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1LX | - not rated | 4,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1AB | - not rated | 4,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY | 3out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alexander Patterson School Park Gate Road , Wolverley DY10 3PU | - not rated | 650 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE | - not rated | 2,430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY | - not rated | 3,326 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severnside Pupil Support Centre 51 Coventry Street , DY10 2BZ | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lea Castle Sports Ground PARKGATE COTTAGE PARKGATE COTTAGE PARKGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 849 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.