Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

SPENCER AVENUE, DY12 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPENCER AVENUE, DY12 1DA.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DY12 1DA — age 46, 74% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DY12 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Spencer Avenue, 0.2km from Wribbenhall in Bewdley. Administratively it sits within Wribbenhall & Arley ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For serious buyers, DY12 1DA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY12 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00165658 (shared with 12 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 1DA. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 322,000

2 sales · Mean £ 322,000

Terraced

£ 97,500

2 sales · Mean £ 97,500

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

DY12 1DA has low crime rates — 20 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft7
Burglary4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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The Bewdley School

Good981 pupils0.5 km
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Bewdley Primary School

Good486 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • West Midland Safari Park1.0 km
  • Andrew Francis Butchers0.7 km
  • McColls0.6 km
  • Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.4 km
  • Riverside Children's Centre0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.3 km
  • Bewdley Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Bewdley Institute0.7 km
  • Cock And Magpie0.6 km
  • The Horn & Trumpet0.8 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Spring Grove House1.0 km
  • Chang Thai River0.6 km
  • Mrs Chill's0.6 km
  • Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Bloom & Blender0.8 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Catchems End Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Mei Sum0.8 km
  • Ashley's Bakery0.6 km
  • Golden Country0.7 km
  • Lamp Signature0.8 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

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster4.6 km
  • Hartlebury7.5 km
  • Blakedown9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • All Saints Church0.1 km
  • Grey Green Lane0.1 km
  • All Saints Church0.1 km
  • Bewdley Viaduct0.2 km
  • Grey Green Lane0.2 km