Orchard Bungalow is in Bewdley and in Wyre Forest district. DY12 1AP 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 Orchard Bungalow, Bewdley, DY12 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY12 1AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 52.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.8% | 25.4% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 45.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 16.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.1% | 32.4% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -16.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 24.5% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 4.1% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 23.7% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.9% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 18.4% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 99.3% | 98.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 98.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Bungalow was 84.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% higher than the Bewdley & Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Bungalow has the 7th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bewdley & Rock and the 94th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowles View Northwood Farm Northwood Lane, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-10-07 | £275,783 |
| Dowles View Northwood Farm Northwood Lane, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-05-23 | £226,068 |
| Dowles View Northwood Farm Northwood Lane, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-10-23 | £292,500 |
| Dowles View Northwood Farm Northwood Lane, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2001-04-30 | £205,556 |
| Dowles View Northwood Farm Northwood Lane, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2001-04-09 | £113,410 |
DY12 1AP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DY12 1AP 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 | 131 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley, Wribbenhall First School Shaw Hedge Road , Wribbenhall DY12 1EH | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewdley, St Anne's CofE First School Wyre Hill , DY12 2UQ | - not rated | 2,085 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 | 2,095 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewdley Primary School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Park Primary School Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH | 4out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 3,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter Business and Enterprise College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 3,936 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 3,936 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley, St Anne's Middle School Wyre Hill , DY12 2UQ | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wribbenhall Middle School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB | - not rated | 4,154 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice Middle School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | - not rated | 4,438 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,600 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea House School The Lea , Bewdley Hill DY11 6JR | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knoll School Manor Avenue , DY11 6EA | - not rated | 3,444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 4,205 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster Pupil Referral Unit The Old Coach House , Bewdley Road DY11 6RL | - not rated | 4,721 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 18.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 18.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.