DY12 1BP is a sought-after residential area on Acacia Avenue, 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 1BP offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £422k. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00165662 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACACIA AVENUE, DY12 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACACIA AVENUE, DY12 1BP.
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 1BP's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £422k 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 1BP. 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
Detached
£ 500,000
2 sales · Mean £ 500,000
Semi-Detached
£ 268,000
1 sales · Mean £ 268,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY12 1BP has low crime rates — 22 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
17 nearby- Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.8 km
- Bewdley Cricket Club0.3 km
- Bewdley Institute0.6 km
- Cock And Magpie0.6 km
- The Horn & Trumpet0.7 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Catchems End Fish Bar0.8 km
- Mei Sum0.6 km
- Merchants Fish Bar0.6 km
- Ashley's Bakery0.6 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 House0.4 km
- Bank House Bed And Breakfast0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Chang Thai River0.6 km
- Mrs Chill's0.5 km
- Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Just Love At Clementines0.5 km
- Piccolos0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 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 Station0.2 km
- Severn Valley Railway Station Forecourt0.2 km
- Bewdley (Severn Valley Railway)0.2 km
- The Bewdley School & Sixth Form Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DY121BP · Data under Open Government Licence