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.
DY12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DY12 postcode area.
12,661
50
£ 39,967 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Russells Hall Primary School
Milking Bank Primary School
Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)
Sutton School
Kinlet CofE Primary School
The Bewdley School
St Anne's CofE VC Primary School
Bewdley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- The Real Ale Tavern
- The Button Oak Inn
- The Eagle And Serpent
- Bewdley Cricket Club
- Bewdley Inn
- + 26 more
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, Cafe
28 nearby- Arley Kiosk
- The Kabin
- Arley Arboretum Tea Room
- Arley Riverside Tearoom, Post Office And General Store
- Bloom & Blender
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ashley's Bakery
- Catchems End Fish Bar
- Golden Country
- Lamp Signature
- Mei Sum
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Teddy Grays
- West Midland Safari Park
- Andrew Francis Butchers
- Bewdley Farm Shop
- Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
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Area Profile: DY12 · Data under Open Government Licence