Postcode DY12 2BZ 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 East & Upper Arley area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bewdley East & Upper Arley is £49,095 per year. The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 3.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Bewdley riverside.
Bewdley East & Upper Arley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,372 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Bewdley East & Upper Arley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bewdley East & Upper Arley is £49,095 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY12 2BZ.
Bewdley East & Upper Arley near DY12 2BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bewdley riverside | Large | Walking directions to Bewdley riverside |
| 0.3 mi | Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 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 | 40 | £462,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bewdley & Rock
In the DY12 2BZ postcode area, located within Bewdley East & Upper Arley, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY12 2BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Coop Food | Load Street, Wyre Forest, DY12 2AP | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Dog Lane, Wyre Forest, DY12 2AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Load Street, Wyre Forest, DY12 2AW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 7 Lode Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AF | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative | Kidderminster Road, Wyre Forest, DY12 1AQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative |
Annual council tax rates for Wyre Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.