Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

ARELEY COMMON, DY13 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARELEY COMMON, DY13 0BF.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DY13 0BF is a settled retirement community — average age 62, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY13 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Areley Common, 0.1km from Areley Kings in Stourport-on-Severn. Administratively it sits within Areley Kings & Riverside ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

For serious buyers, DY13 0BF is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 62 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY13 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00165368 (shared with 12 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 DY13 0BF. 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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 301,666

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

DY13 0BF has low crime rates — 23 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour26
Shoplifting14
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School

Good246 pupils0.3 km
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Stourport Primary Academy

Good296 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • R Daily Store0.5 km
  • Londis0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Redstone Social Club1.0 km
  • Stourport Swifts Football Club0.8 km
  • The Kings Arms0.8 km
  • The Astley Cross Inn0.9 km
  • The Old Beams0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Switchback Cafe At Midwest Moto0.7 km
  • Stourport Farm Shop & Kitchen At Walshes Farm Caravan Park0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hartlebury4.8 km
  • Kidderminster6.9 km
  • Blakedown11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wenlock Way0.1 km
  • Beach Road0.2 km
  • Walton Close NOT USED0.2 km
  • Heightington Place0.2 km
  • Longmynd Way0.2 km