Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

SPRINGHILL RISE, DY12 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGHILL RISE, DY12 1EA.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DY12 1EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 38% social renting, DY12 1EA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 29.6% year-on-year.

home £192,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY12 1EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Springhill Rise, 0.4km from Wribbenhall in Bewdley. Administratively it sits within Wribbenhall & Arley ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY12 1EA is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, up 29.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DY12 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00165657 (shared with 5 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 1EA. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 167,500

4 sales · Mean £ 167,375

Semi-Detached

£ 179,950

5 sales · Mean £ 186,590

Flat

£ 50,000

1 sales · Mean £ 50,000

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

DY12 1EA has low crime rates — 24 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 offences50
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft8
Public order5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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The Bewdley School

Good981 pupils0.7 km
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Bewdley Primary School

Good486 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

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

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Catchems End Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Mei Sum0.8 km
  • Ashley's Bakery0.7 km
  • Golden Country0.8 km
  • Lamp Signature0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Andrew Francis Butchers0.8 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.5 km
  • Riverside Children's Centre0.7 km
  • SAP Retail (Garage)0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Kateshill House1.0 km
  • Bank House Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Chang Thai River0.7 km
  • Mrs Chill's0.7 km
  • Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Bloom & Blender0.9 km
  • Happy Staffie Rescue0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster4.6 km
  • Hartlebury7.7 km
  • Blakedown9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wassell Drive0.1 km
  • Queens Way0.1 km
  • Shaw Hedge Road0.1 km
  • Shaw Hedge Road0.1 km
  • All Saints Avenue0.1 km