Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

KIDDERMINSTER ROAD, DY12 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIDDERMINSTER ROAD, DY12 1AG.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY12 1AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DY12 1AG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £188k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 57.9% year-on-year.

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

DY12 1AG is a sought-after residential area on Kidderminster Road, 0.3km from Bewdley in Bewdley. Administratively it sits within Wribbenhall & Arley ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY12, DY12 1AG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k, down 57.9% year-on-year. 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 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00165659 (shared with 16 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 1AG. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 188,975

8 sales · Mean £ 245,737

Semi-Detached

£ 199,950

1 sales · Mean £ 199,950

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

DY12 1AG 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order11
Shoplifting10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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The Bewdley School

Good981 pupils0.5 km
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Bewdley Primary School

Good486 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement261 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.7 km
  • Bewdley Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Bewdley Institute0.3 km
  • Cock And Magpie0.3 km
  • The Black Boy Inn0.9 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Catchems End Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Mei Sum0.4 km
  • Ashley's Bakery0.3 km
  • Golden Country0.4 km
  • Lamp Signature0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Andrew Francis Butchers0.4 km
  • McColls0.2 km
  • Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.0 km
  • Riverside Children's Centre0.5 km
  • SAP Retail (Garage)0.1 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Kateshill House0.5 km
  • Bank House Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Chang Thai River0.3 km
  • Mrs Chill's0.2 km
  • Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • Bloom & Blender0.5 km
  • Happy Staffie Rescue0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster5.0 km
  • Hartlebury7.7 km
  • Blakedown9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Black Boy Inn0.0 km
  • Bewdley Viaduct0.1 km
  • Bewdley Viaduct0.2 km
  • Load Street0.2 km
  • Load Street0.3 km