Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

STOURPORT ROAD, DY12 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOURPORT ROAD, DY12 1BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1BL 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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1/10
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8/10
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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

DY12 1BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £386k, 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £386k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 19.0% year-on-year.

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

DY12 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Stourport Road, 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 1BL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £386k, up 19.0% 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 1BL 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 1BL. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 355,000

3 sales · Mean £ 396,666

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 296,666

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

DY12 1BL has low crime rates — 14 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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The Bewdley School

Good981 pupils0.0 km
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Bewdley Primary School

Good486 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.7 km
  • Bewdley Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Bewdley Institute0.7 km
  • Cock And Magpie0.8 km
  • The Horn & Trumpet0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Catchems End Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Mei Sum0.8 km
  • Merchants Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Ashley's Bakery0.7 km
  • Golden Country0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Andrew Francis Butchers0.8 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • Bewdley Farm Shop0.8 km
  • Salon 4 Hair And Beauty0.7 km
  • Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Kateshill House0.6 km
  • Bank House Bed And Breakfast0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Chang Thai River0.7 km
  • Mrs Chill's0.7 km
  • Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Just Love At Clementines0.6 km
  • Piccolos0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster4.7 km
  • Hartlebury7.1 km
  • Blakedown9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bewdley School & Sixth Form Centre0.1 km
  • Bewdley School & Wribbenhall Primary0.2 km
  • Bewdley (Severn Valley Railway)0.2 km
  • Bewdley School & Wribbenhall Primary Schools0.2 km
  • Severn Valley Railway Station0.3 km