Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

SANDBOURNE DRIVE, DY12 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDBOURNE DRIVE, DY12 1BN.

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

265

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY12 1BN 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DY12 1BN's low deprivation rank, 98% ownership, and £399k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £399k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

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

For serious buyers, DY12 1BN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 98% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00165661 (shared with 6 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 1BN. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

11 sales · Mean £ 332,590

Semi-Detached

£ 468,000

3 sales · Mean £ 466,000

Terraced

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

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

DY12 1BN has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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The Bewdley School

Good981 pupils0.2 km
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Bewdley Primary School

Good486 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • West Midland Safari Park0.9 km
  • Andrew Francis Butchers1.0 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Salon 4 Hair And Beauty0.8 km
  • Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.7 km
  • Bewdley Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Bewdley Institute0.9 km
  • Cock And Magpie0.9 km
  • Wribbenhall Social Club0.5 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Spring Grove House0.9 km
  • Chang Thai River0.9 km
  • Mrs Chill's0.8 km
  • Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Just Love At Clementines0.8 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Catchems End Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Mei Sum1.0 km
  • Merchants Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Ashley's Bakery0.9 km
  • Golden Country1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Kateshill House0.8 km
  • Bank House Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster4.5 km
  • Hartlebury7.0 km
  • Blakedown9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bewdley School & Sixth Form Centre0.1 km
  • Bewdley School & Wribbenhall Primary Schools0.2 km
  • Bewdley School & Wribbenhall Primary0.2 km
  • Bewdley (Severn Valley Railway)0.3 km
  • Severn Valley Railway Station Forecourt0.4 km