Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

SPRINGFIELD VILLAS, DY12 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD VILLAS, DY12 1AB.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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.

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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DY12 1AB's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DY12 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Springfield Villas, 0.2km from Bewdley in Wyre Forest. Administratively it sits within Wribbenhall & Arley ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY12, DY12 1AB offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DY12 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00165656 (shared with 10 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 1AB. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

DY12 1AB has low crime rates — 48 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 offences64
Anti-social behaviour28
Public order11
Shoplifting10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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The Bewdley School

Good981 pupils0.8 km
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Bewdley Primary School

Good486 pupils0.8 km
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St Anne's CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement261 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.9 km
  • Bewdley Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Bewdley Institute0.2 km
  • Cock And Magpie0.1 km
  • The Black Boy Inn0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Catchems End Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Mei Sum0.3 km
  • Ashley's Bakery0.1 km
  • Golden Country0.2 km
  • Lamp Signature0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Andrew Francis Butchers0.2 km
  • McColls0.2 km
  • Riar News1.0 km
  • Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.2 km
  • Riverside Children's Centre0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Kateshill House0.6 km
  • Bank House Bed And Breakfast0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Chang Thai River0.1 km
  • Mrs Chill's0.2 km
  • Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Bloom & Blender0.3 km
  • Happy Staffie Rescue0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster5.2 km
  • Hartlebury7.9 km
  • Blakedown9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Load Street0.1 km
  • Load Street0.2 km
  • Black Boy Inn0.2 km
  • Dowles Road0.2 km
  • Bewdley Viaduct0.3 km