Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

SANDBOURNE LANE, DY12 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDBOURNE LANE, DY12 1BE.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY12 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DY12 1BE combines high owner-occupation (98%), strong property values (£650k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DY12 1BE is a sought-after residential area on Sandbourne Lane, 0.5km from Wribbenhall in Bewdley. Administratively it sits within Wribbenhall & Arley ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY12, DY12 1BE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 98% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00165661 (shared with 6 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 1BE. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 650,000

1 sales · Mean £ 650,000

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

DY12 1BE has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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The Bewdley School

Good981 pupils0.3 km
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Bewdley Primary School

Good486 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • West Midland Safari Park0.9 km
  • McColls1.0 km
  • Salon 4 Hair And Beauty1.0 km
  • Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.8 km
  • Riverside Children's Centre0.3 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.7 km
  • Bewdley Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Wribbenhall Social Club0.6 km
  • Bewdley Inn0.8 km
  • The Great Western0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Spring Grove House0.9 km
  • Chang Thai River1.0 km
  • Mrs Chill's1.0 km
  • Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Just Love At Clementines0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Catchems End Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Merchants Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Ashley's Bakery1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Kateshill House0.9 km
  • Bank House Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster4.4 km
  • Hartlebury6.9 km
  • Blakedown9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bewdley School & Wribbenhall Primary Schools0.2 km
  • Bewdley School & Wribbenhall Primary0.2 km
  • The Bewdley School & Sixth Form Centre0.2 km
  • Blackstone Picnic Site0.4 km
  • Blackstone Picnic Site0.4 km