DY12 — BEWDLEY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DY12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DY12 is £339,764, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in DY12 cost 18.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DY12 have fallen 1.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£475,458	182
Semi-detached	£268,671	116
Terraced	£244,434	105
Flat	£166,081	56
All types	£339,764	498

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DY12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DY12 has a crime rate well 93% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DY12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DY12 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Kinlet CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Bewdley School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
St Anne's CofE VC Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bewdley Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wribbenhall School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

103,913

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DY12 are 224.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 77% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

224.0 Mbps

Avg Download

40.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

83%

Superfast Coverage

51%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DY12 is collected by Wyre Forest. The Band D rate is £2,112/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DY12 — BEWDLEY

Area Summary

DY12 (BEWDLEY) offers property prices near the national average (£339,764), low crime (93% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (224 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£281K

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▲ 4.5% YoY

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▲ 11.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DY12?

The average house price in DY12 (BEWDLEY) is £339,764, based on 498 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 18% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.5% over the past year.

Is DY12 a safe area to live?

Crime in DY12 is significantly below the national average (5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DY12?

There are 6 schools in or near DY12. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DY12?

Council tax in DY12 is collected by Wyre Forest. The Band D rate is £2,112 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DY12?

The average broadband download speed in DY12 is 224 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 83% of premises, ultrafast to 51%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DY12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in DY12 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 103,913.