Park Lane is in Kidderminster and in Wyre Forest district. DY11 6RY is located in the Blakebrook & Habberley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 2006-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Lane, Kidderminster, DY11 6RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY11 6TG, DY11 6TP, DY11 6SG, DY11 6SY, DY11 6TR, DY11 6UB, DY11 6TH, DY11 6TE, DY11 6DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY11 6RY is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 46.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 53.2% | 53.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DY11 6RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.1% | 46.8% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 32.5% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 6% | 2.3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 13% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 40.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 38.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 14.2% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 21.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 17.6% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 24.9% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.1% | 92.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 87.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 10.1% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 88% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Lane was 559.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 258.4% higher than the Blakebrook & Habberley South average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Park Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Blakebrook & Habberley South and the 8th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 161.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Burrows Court Park Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2025-09-01 | £113,189 |
| 1 Burrows Court Park Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-09-14 | £101,084 |
| 6 Burrows Court Park Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-08-26 | £121,119 |
| 2 Burrows Court Park Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2020-12-01 | £82,447 |
| 8 Burrows Court Park Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2019-04-05 | £31,937 |
DY11 6RY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | - not rated | 988 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose RC Infants' School Clarence Street , DY10 1RS | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary Leswell Street , DY10 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary Leswell Street , DY10 1RP | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles I Secondary School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter Business and Enterprise College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sladen CofE Middle School Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Comberton Middle School Borrington Road , DY10 3ED | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice Middle School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1AB | - not rated | 242 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1LX | - not rated | 242 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 | 1,189 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurture Learning County Buildings , Bewdley Road DY11 6RQ | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakebrook School Bewdley Road , DY11 6RL | - not rated | 606 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster Pupil Referral Unit The Old Coach House , Bewdley Road DY11 6RL | - not rated | 631 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coach House Short Stay School Bewdley Road , DY11 6RL | - not rated | 631 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severnside Pupil Support Centre 51 Coventry Street , DY10 2BZ | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining | Superstore, Corporation Street | 143 yd | |
| Wall 2 Wall | Unit 3 Riverside Walk, Exchange Street | 224 yd | |
| Tappeto Lounge | Unit 1 - 4 Riverside Walk, Exchange Street | 224 yd | |
| Coffee #1 | Unit 4, Riverside | 224 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Unit 5, Weavers Wharf | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Weavers At Park Lane Ltd | 40 Park Lane, Kidderminster | 26 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | 50 Park Lane, Kidderminster | 207 yd | |
| NU Bar | 91-92 New Road, Kidderminster | 276 yd | |
| Shipleys Bingo And Social Club | 38 New Road, Kidderminster | 305 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 25 Wood Street, Kidderminster | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Unit 6, Weavers Wharf | 268 yd | |
| Delicious Desserts | 95A New Road, Kidderminster | 276 yd | |
| Temptations Indian Takeaway | 88 New Road, Kidderminster | 276 yd | |
| Kidderminster Fish Bar | 95 New Road, Kidderminster | 276 yd | |
| Ruby Chinese Takeaway | 28 Park Street, Kidderminster | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco & Petrol Station | Castle Road, Kidderminster | 143 yd | |
| Iceland | Bridge Street, Kidderminster | 327 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Green Street, Kidderminster | 447 yd | |
| Aldi | Green Street, Kidderminster | 447 yd | |
| Asda | New Road, Kidderminster | 474 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Kidderminster) WEAVERS WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 205 yd |
| Unique Fitness 98A 98A MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre (Closed) Bromsgrove Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Brinton Park PARK LANE | tennis courts | 614 yd |
| Kidderminster And District Youth House KIDDERMINSTER YOUTH CENTRE KIDDERMINSTER YOUTH CENTRE BROMSGROVE STREET | 632 yd | |
| Aggborough Stadium KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FOOTBALL CLUB KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FOOTBALL CLUB HOO ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| St. Georges Park ST GEORGES PARK ST GEORGES PARK RADFORD AVENUE | tennis courts | 846 yd |
| The Gym (Kidderminster) CARPET TRADES WAY | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Sands Health Club (Closed) Horsefair | health and fitness suite | 999 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.