DY12 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Kidderminster Road, 0.2km from Wribbenhall in Bewdley. Administratively it sits within Wribbenhall & Arley ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
For families considering a move, DY12 1DQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £180k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY12 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00165658 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIDDERMINSTER ROAD, DY12 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIDDERMINSTER ROAD, DY12 1DQ.
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 1DQ — 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 1DQ. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 202,500
5 sales · Mean £ 202,000
Flat
£ 170,666
7 sales · Mean £ 161,642
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY12 1DQ 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
9 nearby- West Midland Safari Park0.8 km
- Andrew Francis Butchers1.0 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.6 km
- Riverside Children's Centre0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.1 km
- Bewdley Cricket Club0.9 km
- Bewdley Institute0.9 km
- Cock And Magpie0.9 km
- Wribbenhall Social Club0.3 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Spring Grove House0.8 km
- Chang Thai River0.9 km
- Mrs Chill's0.9 km
- Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Happy Staffie Rescue1.0 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Catchems End Fish Bar0.2 km
- Ashley's Bakery0.9 km
- Golden Country1.0 km
- Merchants Fish Bar0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bank House Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster4.4 km
- Hartlebury7.4 km
- Blakedown9.1 km
Bus Stops
- All Saints Church0.1 km
- Queens Way0.2 km
- Catchems End0.2 km
- Heathfield Road0.2 km
- Springhill Rise0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY121DQ · Data under Open Government Licence