DY12 1DG is a safe, established residential area on Kidderminster Road, 0.2km from Catchems End in Bewdley. Administratively it sits within Wribbenhall & Arley ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, up 23.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY12 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00165658 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIDDERMINSTER ROAD, DY12 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIDDERMINSTER ROAD, DY12 1DG.
367
46
£ 40,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DY12 1DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY12 1DG. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 195,000
5 sales · Mean £ 203,600
Detached
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY12 1DG has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
The Bewdley School
Bewdley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- West Midland Safari Park0.7 km
- McColls1.0 km
- Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.8 km
- Riverside Children's Centre0.8 km
- SAP Retail (Garage)0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.0 km
- Cock And Magpie1.0 km
- Wribbenhall Social Club0.4 km
- Bewdley Pines Golf Club1.0 km
- The Great Western0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Spring Grove House0.7 km
- Chang Thai River1.0 km
- Mrs Chill's1.0 km
- Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Kimmy Loves Cake1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Catchems End Fish Bar0.1 km
- Ashley's Bakery1.0 km
- Merchants Fish Bar1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bewdley The Heath Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster4.3 km
- Hartlebury7.4 km
- Blakedown9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Catchems End0.1 km
- Heathfield Road0.1 km
- Hilltop Avenue0.1 km
- Catchems End0.2 km
- Springhill Rise0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY121DG · Data under Open Government Licence