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Bewdley & Rock

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About

Bewdley & Rock ward encompasses the historic riverside town of Bewdley and the adjoining village of Rock, situated within the Wyre Forest district. The area is defined by the River Severn, which flows through its centre, and the surrounding woodland of the Wyre Forest. The ward includes residential neighbourhoods, local shops, and the preserved Georgian architecture of Bewdley's High Street. Its landscape transitions from the urban centre to more rural outskirts.

The ward's economy has historical roots in the river trade, evident in the surviving 18th-century warehouses and the town's museum. The Severn Valley Railway operates a heritage steam service from Bewdley station, a key feature of local tourism. Community life includes various clubs and societies, while the riverfront and forest provide extensive walking and cycling routes. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the larger nearby towns.

Area overview

On average Bewdley & Rock has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bewdley & Rock is £48,079 per year. There are 2 schools in Bewdley & Rock: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bewdley & Rock is home to around 8,658 people, with a population density of about 151.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bewdley & Rock Population
8,658
Population density
151.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.76(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.47(-12%)
Other theft
5.89(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.78(-21%)
Public order
4.27(-30%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,305
95.91%
Other White
95
1.1%
Irish
60
0.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
47
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.5%
Total population: 8,659

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,427
31.94%
No qualifications
1,530
20.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,154
15.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,067
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
702
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 7,598

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,271
56.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,000
24.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
413
10.28%
Other social rented
147
3.66%
Other forms of private rent
93
2.31%
Total households: 4,019

Property prices in Bewdley & Rock

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Bewdley & Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bewdley & Rock in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bewdley & Rock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£126,500
Terraced25£265,000
Semi-Detached29£257,250
Detached49£465,000

10 years median price trend in Bewdley & Rock

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bewdley & Rock.

All postcodes in Bewdley & Rock

DY149DE

Bewdley & Rock

DY122XL

Heightington Road

DY122QG

Cleobury Road

DY122BF

Brewery Court

DY122LX

Dry Mill Lane

DY149XH

Long Bank

DY149DG

Pound Bank

DY149PH

Worcester Road

DY122NY

Merton Close

DY149SP

The Greenway

DY122LR

Tanner's Hill

DY149AG

Pippin Grove

DY149SS

Organs Hill

DY149YA

Bliss Gate Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.