Postcode insights

DY12 2EJ

Dowles Road

Bewdley & Rock

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Detailed insights for DY12 2EJ

Overview

Postcode DY12 2EJ 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bewdley East & Upper Arley is £49,095 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 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bewdley riverside.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bewdley East & Upper Arley has an average 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.

Crime level

4/10

Bewdley East & Upper Arley has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.1%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Bewdley East & Upper Arley is £49,095 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Bewdley East & Upper Arley near DY12 2EJ 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 2EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBewdley riversideLargeWalking directions to Bewdley riverside
0.2 miQueen Elizabeth II Jubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens
0.5 miWribbenhall (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to Wribbenhall (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
3,296.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.4(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.99(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.62(-9%)
Burglary
4.96(+22%)
Other theft
4.41(-22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
350
98.59%
Other White
4
1.13%
Other
1
0.28%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
29.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
19.59%
No qualifications
49
16.55%
Level 3 (A level)
47
15.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
43.21%
Owns with a mortgage
54
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
11.11%
Social rents from council
9
5.56%
Other social rented
9
5.56%
Total households: 162

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 2EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY12 2EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 2025103, Richmond Road, Bewdley, DY12 2BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£257,250
14 Mar 202519B, Welch Gate, Bewdley, DY12 2ATTerracedFreehold£160,000
19 May 20254, Hafren Court, Bewdley, DY12 2ARFlatsLeasehold£32,500
04 Feb 20265, Church View, Bewdley, DY12 2BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
28 Feb 20256, Church View, Bewdley, DY12 2BZDetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the DY12 2EJ postcode area, located within Bewdley East & Upper Arley, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY12 2EJ
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 2EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY12 2EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalDog Lane, Wyre Forest, DY12 2ADWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miYour Coop FoodLoad Street, Wyre Forest, DY12 2APWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.1 miTesco ExpressLoad Street, Wyre Forest, DY12 2AWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miMorrisons7 Lode Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AFWalking directions to Morrisons
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 2EJ, 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 East & Upper ArleyE02006771
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wyre Forest 005AE01032430
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY12 2EJ

Is DY12 2EJ (Bewdley East & Upper Arley) safe?

The area around DY12 2EJ records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near DY12 2EJ?

The median sale price around DY12 2EJ in Bewdley East & Upper Arley is £310,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY12 2EJ?

There are 4 schools close to DY12 2EJ, 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 2EJ?

DY12 2EJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,372 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY12 2EJ (Bewdley East & Upper Arley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest covering DY12 2EJ 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.