Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

DY12 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY12 1AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

366

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

DY12 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY12 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Northwood Halt in Trimpley. Administratively it sits within Wribbenhall & Arley ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For families considering a move, DY12 1AR represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DY12 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00165663 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY12 1AR. The average age is 54.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DY12 1AR has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster6.1 km
  • Hartlebury9.8 km
  • Blakedown10.5 km