Area Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

DY12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DY12 postcode area.

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Population

12,661

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 39,967 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
workEmployment
3/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DY12 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £291k.

home £291,321 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY12 is a postcode district in Wyre Forest, West Midlands, covering 565 active and 127 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DY12 (23%) is characterised by a well-established rural village with a predominantly older farming community, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes DY12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DY12 are around £291k, up 1.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DY12 at 197 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 50 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DY12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1007
Anti-social behaviour424
Criminal damage and arson242
Public order201
Other theft181

school Local Schools

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Russells Hall Primary School

Good406 pupils
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Milking Bank Primary School

Good458 pupils
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Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)

Requires Improvement642 pupils
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Sutton School

Good183 pupils
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Kinlet CofE Primary School

Good38 pupils
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The Bewdley School

Good981 pupils
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St Anne's CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement261 pupils
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Bewdley Primary School

Good486 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • The Real Ale Tavern
  • The Button Oak Inn
  • The Eagle And Serpent
  • Bewdley Cricket Club
  • Bewdley Inn
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Bank House Bed And Breakfast
  • Bewdley The Heath Hotel
  • Kateshill House
  • Worralls Grove Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Arley Kiosk
  • The Kabin
  • Arley Arboretum Tea Room
  • Arley Riverside Tearoom, Post Office And General Store
  • Bloom & Blender
  • + 23 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Ashley's Bakery
  • Catchems End Fish Bar
  • Golden Country
  • Lamp Signature
  • Mei Sum
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Teddy Grays
  • West Midland Safari Park
  • Andrew Francis Butchers
  • Bewdley Farm Shop
  • Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco