Pleasant Harbour, Bewdley, DY12 1AD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY12 1AD 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%

Partnership Status

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 1AD 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Pleasant Harbour Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pleasant Harbour was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% lower than the Bewdley & Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Pleasant Harbour has the 22nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bewdley & Rock and the 145th lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DY12 1AD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pleasant Harbour are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wyre Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pleasant Harbour, Bewdley, DY12 1AD

Estimated Average Property Prices for DY12 1AD

Average Price
£643,912

Semi-Detached
£807,206

Terraced
£715,156

Detached
£600,229

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pleasant Harbour

Average Price
£619,386

Semi-Detached
£862,309

Terraced
£672,909

Detached
£549,391

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pleasant HarbourStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Pleasant Harbour, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£690,000	2023-12-18	£689,297
The Garden House Pleasant Harbour, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2017-10-31	£577,440
Jasmine House, 6 Pleasant Harbour, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£349,950	2013-03-28	£574,082
Bridgewater Cottage Pleasant Harbour, Bewdley, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£385,000	2011-12-02	£659,157
Beech Tree Cottage Pleasant Harbour, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2010-09-22	£282,825

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DY12 1AD

Employment

DY12 1AD 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 1AD 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bewdley, Wribbenhall First School Shaw Hedge Road , Wribbenhall DY12 1EH	- not rated	713 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bewdley Primary School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL	- not rated	738 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bewdley, St Anne's CofE First School Wyre Hill , DY12 2UQ	- not rated	1,404 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's CofE VC Primary School St Anne's CofE VC Primary School , Wyre Hill DY12 2UQ	- not rated	1,482 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice First School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ	- not rated	3,190 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bewdley High School and Sixth Form Centre Stourport Road , Wribbenhall DY12 1BL	- not rated	855 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL	- not rated	855 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Baxter Business and Enterprise College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	3,414 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	3,414 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ	- not rated	3,414 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wribbenhall Middle School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL	- not rated	655 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bewdley, St Anne's Middle School Wyre Hill , DY12 2UQ	- not rated	1,347 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice Middle School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ	- not rated	3,190 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP	- not rated	3,604 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stourport-On-Severn, Burlish Middle School Coniston Crescent , DY13 8JU	- not rated	3,985 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1AB	- not rated	4,857 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1LX	- not rated	4,857 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wribbenhall School 21 Crundalls Lane , Wribbenhall DY12 1JL	- not rated	1,116 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lea House School The Lea , Bewdley Hill DY11 6JR	- not rated	2,450 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Knoll School Manor Avenue , DY11 6EA	- not rated	3,141 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA	3out of 4	3,745 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB	4out of 4	3,751 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boathouse Bistro	Riverside North, Bewdley	126 yd
The Courtyard	3-4 Severn Side South, Bewdley	186 yd
Ripleys	10A Severn Side North, Bewdley	194 yd
Riverside Cafe	2-3 Severn Side North, Bewdley	196 yd
Load Streat	3 Load Street, Bewdley	224 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bewdley Inn	14 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley	169 yd
Cock And Magpie	1 Severn Side North, Bewdley	196 yd
The Mug House Inn	12 Severn Side North, Bewdley	211 yd
The Retreat	3 Load Street, Bewdley	224 yd
The George Hotel	63 Load Street, Bewdley	276 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ashley's Bakery	69 Load Street, Bewdley	224 yd
Merchants Fish Bar	78-80 Load Street, Bewdley	224 yd
Golden Country	43 Load Street, Bewdley	334 yd
Mei Sum	27 Load Street, Bewdley	387 yd
Catchems End Fish Bar	134 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley	937 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	76 Load Street, Bewdley	224 yd
Sainsbury's	Dog Lane, Bewdley	307 yd
Co-Op	51 - 52 Load Street, Bewdley	334 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bewdley Tennis Club STOURPORT ROAD	tennis courts	477 yd
Bewdley Cricket Club LOWER PARK	grass pitches	603 yd
Bewdley Leisure Centre STOURPORT ROAD	grass pitches	1,076 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	73.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	73.97 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	73.97 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.