Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

STOURPORT ROAD, DY12 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOURPORT ROAD, DY12 1BB.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DY12 1BB's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £450k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 29.7% year-on-year.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY12, DY12 1BB offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 67% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k, up 29.7% 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00165662 (shared with 9 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 1BB. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Semi-Detached

£ 347,000

1 sales · Mean £ 347,000

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

DY12 1BB has low crime rates — 40 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 offences69
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order11
Other theft10
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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The Bewdley School

Good981 pupils0.4 km
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Bewdley Primary School

Good486 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement261 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.7 km
  • Bewdley Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Bewdley Institute0.4 km
  • Cock And Magpie0.4 km
  • The Black Boy Inn1.0 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Catchems End Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Mei Sum0.5 km
  • Merchants Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Ashley's Bakery0.4 km
  • Golden Country0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Andrew Francis Butchers0.4 km
  • McColls0.3 km
  • Bewdley Farm Shop0.5 km
  • Salon 4 Hair And Beauty0.3 km
  • Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.2 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Chang Thai River0.4 km
  • Mrs Chill's0.3 km
  • Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • Just Love At Clementines0.4 km
  • Piccolos0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster4.9 km
  • Hartlebury7.5 km
  • Blakedown9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Severn Valley Railway Station0.1 km
  • Bewdley Viaduct0.1 km
  • Severn Valley Railway Station0.1 km
  • Black Boy Inn0.1 km
  • Bewdley Viaduct0.2 km