Springfield Villas is in Bewdley and in Wyre Forest district. DY12 1AB is located in the Wribbenhall & Arley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Springfield Villas, Bewdley, DY12 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY12 2EE, DY12 1AD, DY12 2AW, DY12 2EQ, DY12 2AN, DY12 2AF, DY12 1AE, DY12 2EF, DY12 1AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY12 1AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 49.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.9% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DY12 1AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.6% | 19.5% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 59% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 44% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 37.2% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 17.7% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 12.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 18.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 33.9% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 94% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 98.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 97.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springfield Villas was 23.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.2% lower than the Bewdley & Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Springfield Villas has the 9th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bewdley & Rock and the 56th lowest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House River Side North, Bewdley, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2023-11-17 | £756,162 |
| Severn House River Side North, Bewdley, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2019-04-10 | £373,106 |
| Fairholm River Side North, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2011-10-28 | £238,795 |
| Severn House River Side North, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2011-07-28 | £539,684 |
| Springfield Place River Side North, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2006-10-30 | £423,014 |
DY12 1AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DY12 1AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley Primary School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE VC Primary School St Anne's CofE VC Primary School , Wyre Hill DY12 2UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchen Coppice Academy Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | 1out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Park Primary RSA Academy Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH | 2out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | 1out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College Minster Road , DY13 8AX | 2out of 4 | 4,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wribbenhall School 21 Crundalls Lane , Wribbenhall DY12 1JL | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 3,939 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB | 3out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nurture Learning County Buildings , Bewdley Road DY11 6RQ | - not rated | 4,437 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boathouse Bistro | Riverside North, Bewdley | 0 yd | |
| Ripleys | 10A Severn Side North, Bewdley | 83 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | 2-3 Severn Side North, Bewdley | 84 yd | |
| St Georges Hall Cafe | Load Street, Bewdley | 142 yd | |
| Rim Nam Thai Restaurant Ltd | 78-80 Load Street, Bewdley | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cock And Magpie | 1 Severn Side North, Bewdley | 84 yd | |
| The Mug House Inn | 12 Severn Side North, Bewdley | 93 yd | |
| The Retreat | 3 Load Street, Bewdley | 179 yd | |
| The George Hotel | 63 Load Street, Bewdley | 200 yd | |
| Mo's Bar | 55 Load Street, Bewdley | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley's Bakery | 69 Load Street, Bewdley | 156 yd | |
| Merchants Fish Bar | 78-80 Load Street, Bewdley | 156 yd | |
| Golden Country | 43 Load Street, Bewdley | 246 yd | |
| Mei Sum | 27 Load Street, Bewdley | 305 yd | |
| Catchems End Fish Bar | 134 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 76 Load Street, Bewdley | 156 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dog Lane, Bewdley | 189 yd | |
| Co-Op | 51 - 52 Load Street, Bewdley | 246 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bewdley Tennis Club STOURPORT ROAD | tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Bewdley Cricket Club LOWER PARK | grass pitches | 637 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.