Postcode DY12 2EY is located in a rural town, within the Bewdley & Rock area of Wyre Forest in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% below 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 median sale price in Bewdley & Rock is £313,500 (around £302 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £249,375 and £448,750. The nearest station is Kidderminster, about 3.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens.
Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,197 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest is £47,920 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from DY12 2EY.
Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest near DY12 2EY 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £313,500 (about £302 per square foot) in Bewdley & Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £477,750 | £323 |
| Terraced | 20 | £282,500 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £279,250 | £296 |
| Flats | 10 | £152,000 | £241 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY12 2EY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 14, Hernes Nest, Bewdley, DY12 2ET | Detached | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 5, Snuff Mill Walk, Bewdley, DY12 2HG | Detached | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 3, Branches Close, Bewdley, DY12 2HD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £362,500 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 35, Wyre Hill, Bewdley, DY12 2UE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Blaircroft, Wyre Hill, Bewdley, DY12 2UE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 |
In the DY12 2EY postcode area, located within Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Anne's CofE VC Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | The Bewdley School | Foundation school | Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Bewdley Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DY12 2EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Your Coop Food | Load Street, Wyre Forest, DY12 2AP | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 7 Lode Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Dog Lane, Wyre Forest, DY12 2AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Wyre Forest district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY12 2EY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dan Morehead
Bewdley & Rock - Elected 4 May 2023
Emily Elizabeth Bourne
Bewdley & Rock - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Wilson
Bewdley & Rock - Elected 4 May 2023
Mark Garnier
Wyre Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY12 2EY records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.
The median sale price around DY12 2EY in Bewdley & Rock is £313,500 (about £302 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to DY12 2EY, including St Anne's CofE VC Primary School (Good), The Bewdley School (Good) and Bewdley Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DY12 2EY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,197 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest covering DY12 2EY 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).