DY12 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Stourport Road, 0.4km from Wribbenhall in Bewdley. Administratively it sits within Wribbenhall & Arley ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.
For serious buyers, DY12 1BH is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. 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 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00165662 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STOURPORT ROAD, DY12 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOURPORT ROAD, DY12 1BH.
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. DY12 1BH's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £332k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 1BH. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 318,375
4 sales · Mean £ 320,937
Detached
£ 315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 315,000
Terraced
£ 385,000
1 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY12 1BH has low crime rates — 24 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.7 km
- Bewdley Cricket Club0.4 km
- Bewdley Institute0.6 km
- Cock And Magpie0.6 km
- The Horn & Trumpet0.7 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Catchems End Fish Bar0.7 km
- Mei Sum0.6 km
- Merchants Fish Bar0.5 km
- Ashley's Bakery0.5 km
- Golden Country0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Andrew Francis Butchers0.6 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Bewdley Farm Shop0.7 km
- Salon 4 Hair And Beauty0.5 km
- Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kateshill House0.5 km
- Bank House Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Chang Thai River0.5 km
- Mrs Chill's0.5 km
- Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.2 km
- Just Love At Clementines0.5 km
- Piccolos0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidderminster4.8 km
- Hartlebury7.3 km
- Blakedown9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Severn Valley Railway Station0.1 km
- Severn Valley Railway Station0.1 km
- Severn Valley Railway Station Forecourt0.1 km
- Bewdley (Severn Valley Railway)0.1 km
- Bewdley Viaduct0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DY121BH · Data under Open Government Licence