Postcode DY12 2LU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Highley & Ditton Priors area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highley & Ditton Priors is £44,180 per year. The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 4.3 miles away.
Highley & Ditton Priors has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,119 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Highley & Ditton Priors has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highley & Ditton Priors is £44,180 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY12 2LU.
Highley & Ditton Priors near DY12 2LU 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 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers area, with individual transactions ranging from £242,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £490,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £416,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
In the DY12 2LU postcode area, located within Highley & Ditton Priors, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire 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 2LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Sidney Arthur Davies
Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers - Elected 1 May 2025
Stuart Anderson
South Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.