Postcode DY12 2HG 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 3.5 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 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.
Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY12 2HG.
Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest near DY12 2HG 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 | Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £480,000 | £335 |
| Terraced | 19 | £275,000 | £293 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £260,000 | £296 |
| Flats | 7 | £133,000 | £225 |
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 | £465,000 | £132,250 | £260,125 | £266,000 |
| 2026 | £473,000 | £152,500 | £264,000 | £250,000 |
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 | £347 | £240 | £280 | £291 |
| 2026 | £330 | £243 | £297 | £287 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY12 2HG.
In the DY12 2HG postcode area, located within Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY12 2HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Your Coop Food | Load Street, Wyre Forest, DY12 2AP | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | 7 Lode Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AF | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Dog Lane, Wyre Forest, DY12 2AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Load Street, Wyre Forest, DY12 2AW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for DY12 2HG, 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 2HG 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.
The median sale price around DY12 2HG 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.
There are 3 schools close to DY12 2HG, including St Anne's CofE VC Primary School (Requires improvement), The Bewdley School (Good) and Bewdley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DY12 2HG 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest covering DY12 2HG 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).
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.