DY12 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Northwood Lane, 0.5km from Bewdley in Wyre Forest. Administratively it sits within Wribbenhall & Arley ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY12, DY12 1AN offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, up 32.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DY12 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00165656 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHWOOD LANE, DY12 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHWOOD LANE, DY12 1AN.
281
52
£ 40,500 /yr
45%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DY12 1AN combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£277k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 32.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY12 1AN. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
5 sales · Mean £ 294,800
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
7 sales · Mean £ 218,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY12 1AN has low crime rates — 30 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
The Bewdley School
Bewdley Primary School
St Anne's CofE VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.9 km
- Bewdley Cricket Club0.8 km
- Bewdley Institute0.5 km
- Cock And Magpie0.4 km
- The Black Boy Inn0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Catchems End Fish Bar1.0 km
- Mei Sum0.6 km
- Ashley's Bakery0.5 km
- Golden Country0.5 km
- Lamp Signature0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Andrew Francis Butchers0.5 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Riar News1.0 km
- Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.5 km
- SAP Retail (Garage)0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kateshill House0.9 km
- Bank House Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Chang Thai River0.5 km
- Mrs Chill's0.5 km
- Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Bloom & Blender0.6 km
- Happy Staffie Rescue0.5 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster5.2 km
- Hartlebury8.1 km
- Blakedown9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Damson Way0.4 km
- Shaw Hedge Road0.4 km
- Load Street0.4 km
- Shaw Hedge Road0.4 km
- Dowles Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DY121AN · Data under Open Government Licence