Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

HOARSTONE LANE, DY12 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOARSTONE LANE, DY12 1BF.

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

312

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY12 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DY12 1BF's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £585k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hoarstone Lane, 0.9km from Catchems End 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 1BF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £585k. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00165665 (shared with 39 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 1BF. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 585,000

1 sales · Mean £ 585,000

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bewdley Pines Golf Club0.7 km
  • The Old Waggon & Horses1.0 km
  • The Rising Sun1.0 km
  • Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bewdley The Heath Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster4.5 km
  • Hartlebury8.2 km
  • Blakedown9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bewdley- Trimpley Lane0.4 km