Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

STEPHENSON PLACE, DY12 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPHENSON PLACE, DY12 1AZ.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /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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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DY12 1AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £184k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £184k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 10.3% year-on-year.

home £184,090 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY12 1AZ is a sought-after residential area on Stephenson Place, 0.4km from Wribbenhall in Bewdley. Administratively it sits within Wribbenhall & Arley ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For serious buyers, DY12 1AZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 76% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 10.3% 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00165660 (shared with 8 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 1AZ. The average age is 54.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

Flat

£ 145,000

13 sales · Mean £ 152,765

Terraced

£ 190,000

7 sales · Mean £ 178,571

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

DY12 1AZ has low crime rates — 33 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 offences50
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft10
Public order9
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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The Bewdley School

Good981 pupils0.3 km
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Bewdley Primary School

Good486 pupils0.3 km
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St Anne's CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement261 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.2 km
  • Riverside Children's Centre0.3 km
  • SAP Retail (Garage)0.1 km
  • Teddy Grays0.4 km
  • Bewdley Farm Shop0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Mo's Bar0.5 km
  • The George Hotel0.5 km
  • The Great Western0.2 km
  • The Little Pack Horse0.4 km
  • The Old Waggon & Horses0.6 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Bloom & Blender0.6 km
  • Happy Staffie Rescue0.6 km
  • Kimmy Loves Cake0.4 km
  • Load Streat0.4 km
  • Ripleys0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ashley's Bakery0.4 km
  • Golden Country0.5 km
  • Lamp Signature0.6 km
  • Merchants Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Catchems End Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
  • Kateshill House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster4.8 km
  • Hartlebury7.5 km
  • Blakedown9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Severn Valley Railway Station0.1 km
  • Severn Valley Railway Station Forecourt0.1 km
  • Severn Valley Railway Station0.1 km
  • Bewdley Viaduct0.1 km
  • Bewdley Viaduct0.1 km