Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

BROOK VALE, DY12 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK VALE, DY12 1BQ.

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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 1BQ 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. DY12 1BQ's low deprivation rank, 98% ownership, and £470k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £470k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

DY12 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Brook Vale, 0.4km 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 1BQ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k. 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 1BQ 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 1BQ. 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

£ 315,000

3 sales · Mean £ 354,333

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

DY12 1BQ has low crime rates — 13 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 theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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The Bewdley School

Good981 pupils0.1 km
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Bewdley Primary School

Good486 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • West Midland Safari Park1.0 km
  • Andrew Francis Butchers0.9 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Bewdley Farm Shop1.0 km
  • Salon 4 Hair And Beauty0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn0.7 km
  • Bewdley Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Bewdley Institute0.9 km
  • Cock And Magpie0.9 km
  • The Horn & Trumpet1.0 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Spring Grove House1.0 km
  • Chang Thai River0.8 km
  • Mrs Chill's0.8 km
  • Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Just Love At Clementines0.8 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Catchems End Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Mei Sum0.9 km
  • Merchants Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Ashley's Bakery0.8 km
  • Golden Country0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Kateshill House0.7 km
  • Bank House Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster4.5 km
  • Hartlebury7.0 km
  • Blakedown9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bewdley School & Sixth Form Centre0.1 km
  • Bewdley School & Wribbenhall Primary0.2 km
  • Bewdley School & Wribbenhall Primary Schools0.2 km
  • Bewdley (Severn Valley Railway)0.3 km
  • Severn Valley Railway Station Forecourt0.3 km