DY12 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on Riverway Drive, 0.4km 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 1AJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 35 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00165656 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERWAY DRIVE, DY12 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERWAY DRIVE, DY12 1AJ.
281
52
£ 40,500 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
DY12 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY12 1AJ. 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
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)
DY12 1AJ has low crime rates — 35 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
The Bewdley School
Bewdley Primary School
St Anne's CofE VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.8 km
- Bewdley Cricket Club0.7 km
- Bewdley Institute0.4 km
- Cock And Magpie0.3 km
- The Black Boy Inn0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Catchems End Fish Bar0.9 km
- Mei Sum0.5 km
- Ashley's Bakery0.3 km
- Golden Country0.4 km
- Lamp Signature0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Andrew Francis Butchers0.4 km
- McColls0.4 km
- Riar News1.0 km
- Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.3 km
- Riverside Children's Centre0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kateshill House0.8 km
- Bank House Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Chang Thai River0.3 km
- Mrs Chill's0.4 km
- Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Bloom & Blender0.5 km
- Happy Staffie Rescue0.4 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster5.1 km
- Hartlebury8.0 km
- Blakedown9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Load Street0.3 km
- Black Boy Inn0.4 km
- Load Street0.4 km
- Shaw Hedge Road0.4 km
- Grey Green Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DY121AJ · Data under Open Government Licence