DY13 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bower Bank, 0.5km from Kings, Areley in Stourport-on-Severn. Administratively it sits within Areley Kings & Riverside ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
For families considering a move, DY13 0AF represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 62 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DY13 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00165368 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWER BANK, DY13 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWER BANK, DY13 0AF.
249
62
£ 36,500 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DY13 0AF is a settled retirement community — average age 62, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY13 0AF. The average age is 61.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY13 0AF has low crime rates — 42 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
St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School
Stourport Primary Academy
Lickhill Primary School
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Oxfam0.9 km
- R Daily Store0.8 km
- Stourport Food & Wine Express0.7 km
- Superdrug0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Redstone Social Club0.9 km
- Stourport Masonic Club0.9 km
- Stourport Motor Yacht & Bungalow Association0.6 km
- Stourport Swifts Football Club0.5 km
- The Black Star1.0 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Argee Bhajee At The Hope & Anchor0.7 km
- Bigmouths Kitchen0.7 km
- Fedoras Bistro Bar0.7 km
- Mimi's0.9 km
- Namaste Taste Of Asia0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Golden Country0.9 km
- La Villa Pizza And Grill0.6 km
- Stourport Tandoori0.7 km
- Treasure Island Food Court0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- B & M Express0.9 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Baldwin House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hartlebury4.6 km
- Kidderminster6.4 km
- Blakedown11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Swimming Pool0.3 km
- Windmill Bank0.3 km
- Swimming Pool0.3 km
- Windmill Bank 20.4 km
- Windmill Bank 20.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DY130AF · Data under Open Government Licence