Postcode DY12 2PW 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest is £47,920 per year. The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 3.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bewdley riverside.
Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,730 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% 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 2.2% 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 2PW.
Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest near DY12 2PW 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bewdley riverside | Large | Walking directions to Bewdley riverside |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Bewdley & Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 5 | £126,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £257,250 |
| Detached | 49 | £465,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bewdley & Rock
In the DY12 2PW postcode area, located within Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Anne's CofE VC Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY12 2PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Riar News | Lakes Court, Wyre Forest, DY12 2QB | Walking directions to Riar News |
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 2PW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.