Postcode insights

DY12 2AT

Welch Gate

Bewdley & Rock

Interactive map showing DY12 2AT and surrounding area

Detailed insights for DY12 2AT

Overview

Postcode DY12 2AT is located in a rural town, within the Bewdley & Rock ward of Wyre Forest in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest is £47,920 per year. The nearest station is Kidderminster, about 3.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bewdley riverside.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,133 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest is £47,920 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY12 2AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest near DY12 2AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY12 2AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBewdley riversideLargeWalking directions to Bewdley riverside
0.2 miQueen Elizabeth II Jubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
4,344.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.63(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.09(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.86(+104%)
Public order
12.92(+113%)
Other theft
10.34(+82%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
93.68%
Irish
7
2.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.79%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
32.31%
Level 3 (A level)
50
21.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.28%
No qualifications
33
14.41%
Apprenticeship
19
8.3%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
48.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
24.65%
Owns with a mortgage
27
19.01%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.23%
Other social rented
4
2.82%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Bewdley & Rock

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£248K – £456K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Bewdley & Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 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
Detached39£480,000£335
Terraced19£275,000£293
Semi-Detached25£260,000£296
Flats7£133,000£225

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£465,000£132,250£260,125£266,000
2026£473,000£152,500£264,000£250,000
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£347£240£280£291
2026£330£243£297£287
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY12 2AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY12 2AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202519B, Welch Gate, Bewdley, DY12 2ATTerracedFreehold£160,000
20 Feb 202681, Welch Gate, Bewdley, DY12 2AXTerracedFreehold£247,500
08 Sept 20257, Orchard Rise, Bewdley, DY12 2EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
05 Nov 202530, Sandy Bank, Bewdley, DY12 2AYTerracedFreehold£187,000
08 Oct 2025Flat 3, 35, Load Street, Bewdley, DY12 2ASFlatsLeasehold£105,000

Schools

In the DY12 2AT postcode area, located within Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY12 2AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miSecondaryThe Bewdley SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBewdley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Anne's CofE VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY12 2AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY12 2AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miYour Coop FoodLoad Street, Wyre Forest, DY12 2APWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalDog Lane, Wyre Forest, DY12 2ADWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miMorrisons7 Lode Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AFWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miTesco ExpressLoad Street, Wyre Forest, DY12 2AWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miThe Co-operativeKidderminster Road, Wyre Forest, DY12 1AQWalking directions to The Co-operative

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wyre Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,810
Band C£2,069
Band D£2,327
Band E£2,845
Band F£3,362
Band G£3,879
Band H£4,655

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY12 2AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Mark Garnier

Wyre Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWyre ForestE07000239
Parliamentary ConstituencyWyre ForestE14001601
WardBewdley & RockE05010504
ParishBewdleyE04010446
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far ForestE02006777
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wyre Forest 011BE01032428
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY12 2AT

Is DY12 2AT (Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest) safe?

The area around DY12 2AT records about 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near DY12 2AT?

The median sale price around DY12 2AT in Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest is £310,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY12 2AT?

There are 4 schools close to DY12 2AT, including The Bewdley School (Good), Bewdley Primary School (Good) and St Anne's CofE VC Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DY12 2AT?

DY12 2AT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,133 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY12 2AT (Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest covering DY12 2AT is Mark Garnier (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dan Morehead (Conservative and Unionist Party), Emily Elizabeth Bourne (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nick Wilson (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.