Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

NORTHWOOD LANE, DY12 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHWOOD LANE, DY12 1AW.

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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 1AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £575k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DY12 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Northwood Lane, 0.6km from Patchett's Hill in Trimpley. Administratively it sits within Wribbenhall & Arley ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY12, DY12 1AW offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k. 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 1AW 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 1AW. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 468,750

2 sales · Mean £ 468,750

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

DY12 1AW has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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The Bewdley School

Good981 pupils1.5 km
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Bewdley Primary School

Good486 pupils1.5 km
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St Anne's CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement261 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Andrew Francis Butchers0.9 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Riar News1.0 km
  • Bewdley Farm Shop0.8 km
  • Salon 4 Hair And Beauty0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bewdley Institute1.0 km
  • Cock And Magpie0.8 km
  • The Horn & Trumpet0.9 km
  • Bewdley Rowing Club0.8 km
  • The Mug House Inn0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Chang Thai River0.9 km
  • Mrs Chill's0.9 km
  • Piccolos0.9 km
  • Riverside Cafe0.8 km
  • Severn Fine Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Mei Sum1.0 km
  • Merchants Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Ashley's Bakery0.9 km
  • Golden Country0.9 km
  • Lamp Signature1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster5.5 km
  • Hartlebury8.6 km
  • Blakedown10.1 km