DY12 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Lodge Close, 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. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY12 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00165658 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LODGE CLOSE, DY12 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE CLOSE, DY12 1DN.
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
No single demographic signal dominates DY12 1DN — age 46, 74% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY12 1DN. 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
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
£ 275,000
3 sales · Mean £ 317,000
Flat
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 115,833
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 208,333
Terraced
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY12 1DN has low crime rates — 19 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 Bridge0.7 km
- Riverside Children's Centre0.7 km
- SAP Retail (Garage)0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.1 km
- Cock And Magpie1.0 km
- Wribbenhall Social Club0.3 km
- The Great Western0.5 km
- The Old Waggon & Horses0.1 km
- + 5 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 Shop0.6 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 Hotel1.0 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
- Catchems End0.2 km
- Heathfield Road0.2 km
- Hilltop Avenue0.2 km
- All Saints Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY121DN · Data under Open Government Licence