DY12 1DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kidderminster Road, 0.2km from Catchems End in Wyre Forest. Administratively it sits within Wribbenhall & Arley ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DY12 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00165652 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIDDERMINSTER ROAD, DY12 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIDDERMINSTER ROAD, DY12 1DL.
461
52
£ 40,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY12 1DL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY12 1DL spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY12 1DL. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY12 1DL has low crime rates — 21 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
4 nearby- West Midland Safari Park0.6 km
- Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.8 km
- Riverside Children's Centre0.8 km
- SAP Retail (Garage)0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.1 km
- Wribbenhall Social Club0.4 km
- Bewdley Pines Golf Club0.9 km
- The Great Western0.5 km
- The Old Waggon & Horses0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Spring Grove House0.6 km
- Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Severn Valley Railway Bewdley Buffet0.6 km
- The Courtyard1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Catchems End Fish Bar0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bewdley The Heath Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster4.2 km
- Hartlebury7.3 km
- Blakedown9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Catchems End0.0 km
- Catchems End0.1 km
- Heathfield Road0.2 km
- Hilltop Avenue0.2 km
- New Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY121DL · Data under Open Government Licence