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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Bewdley & Rock is £315,000 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £248,750 and £466,500. There are 2 schools in Bewdley & Rock: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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

Median price: £315,000
Price per sq ft: £304
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £249K – £467K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Bewdley & Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bewdley & Rock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£482,500£325
Semi-Detached26£279,250£296
Terraced17£265,000£287
Flats9£152,500£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bewdley & Rock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bewdley & Rock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£134,000£170,000£174,500
2017£357,500£130,750£192,500£185,000
2018£330,000£105,000£197,000£210,000
2019£337,500£130,000£192,500£195,000
2020£343,000£161,500£230,000£247,000
2021£415,000£147,500£237,500£230,000
2022£582,500£162,500£265,000£260,000
2023£575,000£199,950£250,000£257,500
2024£390,000£160,750£268,000£240,000
2025£460,000£132,250£261,500£267,000
2026£530,000£157,250£275,000£257,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bewdley & Rock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bewdley & Rock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£195£195£230
2017£258£229£204£216
2018£247£228£217£246
2019£259£182£212£239
2020£274£232£242£236
2021£289£196£261£236
2022£344£243£334£272
2023£349£313£322£299
2024£352£260£307£274
2025£343£240£280£291
2026£316£260£299£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bewdley & Rock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wyre Forest district.

Band A£1,675
Band B£1,954
Band C£2,233
Band D£2,512
Band E£3,071
Band F£3,629
Band G£4,187
Band H£5,025

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bewdley & Rock ward.

Local councillors

Dan Morehead

Bewdley & Rock - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Emily Elizabeth Bourne

Bewdley & Rock - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Nick Wilson

Bewdley & Rock - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

All postcodesin Bewdley & Rock

DY149SX

Heightington Road

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