Postcode DY12 2AW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest is £40,800 per year. The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 3.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Bewdley riverside.
Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest has a moderate 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.
Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest is £40,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY12 2AW.
Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest near DY12 2AW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bewdley riverside | Large | Walking directions to Bewdley riverside |
| 0.1 mi | Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Wribbenhall (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Wribbenhall (Millennium Green) |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Bewdley & Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £457,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £137,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bewdley & Rock
In the DY12 2AW postcode area, located within Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY12 2AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons | 7 Lode Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AF | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Load Street, Wyre Forest, DY12 2AW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Dog Lane, Wyre Forest, DY12 2AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Your Coop Food | Load Street, Wyre Forest, DY12 2AP | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative | Kidderminster Road, Wyre Forest, DY12 1AQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.