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DY12

BEWDLEY

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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DY12 is the postcode district for BEWDLEY, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £339,764
1yr change ▼ 1.5%
Crime 93% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£339,764

▼ 1.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

18% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

93% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

224 Mbps

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.

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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

£326K £335K £344K £354K £363K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

103,913

Population

67

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.

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224.0 Mbps

Avg Download

40.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

83%

Superfast Coverage

51%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DY12 BEWDLEY

What is the average house price in DY12 BEWDLEY?
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 BEWDLEY 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 is the population of DY12 BEWDLEY?
The population of DY12 (BEWDLEY) is approximately 103,913 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DY12 BEWDLEY?
There are 6 schools in or near DY12. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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