DY12 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Stourport 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 1BA offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 67% 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 13.5% 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00165662 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STOURPORT ROAD, DY12 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOURPORT ROAD, DY12 1BA.
256
47
£ 40,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DY12 1BA combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£270k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY12 1BA. The average age is 46.9. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 248,000
3 sales · Mean £ 252,733
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY12 1BA has low crime rates — 47 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 Inn0.7 km
- Bewdley Cricket Club0.3 km
- Bewdley Institute0.3 km
- Cock And Magpie0.3 km
- The Black Boy Inn0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Catchems End Fish Bar0.8 km
- Mei Sum0.4 km
- Merchants Fish Bar0.3 km
- Ashley's Bakery0.3 km
- Golden Country0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Andrew Francis Butchers0.4 km
- McColls0.2 km
- Bewdley Farm Shop0.4 km
- Salon 4 Hair And Beauty0.2 km
- Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kateshill House0.4 km
- Bank House Bed And Breakfast0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Chang Thai River0.3 km
- Mrs Chill's0.2 km
- Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Just Love At Clementines0.3 km
- Piccolos0.4 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster5.0 km
- Hartlebury7.6 km
- Blakedown9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Black Boy Inn0.1 km
- Bewdley Viaduct0.2 km
- Severn Valley Railway Station0.2 km
- Severn Valley Railway Station0.2 km
- Bewdley Viaduct0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY121BA · Data under Open Government Licence