Kidderminster Road is in Bewdley and in Wyre Forest district. DY12 1AQ 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 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley, DY12 1AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY12 1AG, DY12 1AE, DY12 1AF, DY12 1DW, DY12 1HH, DY12 1AH, DY12 1BA, DY12 1AD, DY12 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY12 1AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 49.3% | 53.4% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 46.6% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 1AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 25.9% | 25.6% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 55.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 12.4% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 52.8% | 44.3% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 40.3% | 10.0% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.3% | 13% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 11.1% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 40.7% | -2.8% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 97.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 96.9% | 97.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 97.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kidderminster Road was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% lower than the Bewdley & Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kidderminster Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bewdley & Rock and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £154,500 | 2024-10-11 | £153,888 |
| 17 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-10-04 | £287,994 |
| Flat 1 9 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-03-01 | £355,467 |
| 3 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-30 | £205,234 |
| Bewdley Bridge Service Station, 21 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2021-03-22 | £2,025,331 |
DY12 1AQ 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 1AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley Primary School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | - not rated | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewdley, Wribbenhall First School Shaw Hedge Road , Wribbenhall DY12 1EH | - not rated | 745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewdley, St Anne's CofE First School Wyre Hill , DY12 2UQ | - not rated | 1,441 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 | 1,523 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice First School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Community school | 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 | 734 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | - not rated | 734 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter Business and Enterprise College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 3,369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 3,369 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 3,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wribbenhall Middle School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewdley, St Anne's Middle School Wyre Hill , DY12 2UQ | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice Middle School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | - not rated | 3,558 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourport-On-Severn, Burlish Middle School Coniston Crescent , DY13 8JU | - not rated | 3,864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1AB | - not rated | 4,791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1LX | - not rated | 4,791 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea House School The Lea , Bewdley Hill DY11 6JR | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knoll School Manor Avenue , DY11 6EA | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB | 4out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severn Valley Guest House And Coffee Shop | 240 Westbourne Street, Bewdley | 134 yd | |
| The Courtyard | 3-4 Severn Side South, Bewdley | 193 yd | |
| Boathouse Bistro | Riverside North, Bewdley | 229 yd | |
| Load Streat | 3 Load Street, Bewdley | 237 yd | |
| Mrs Chill's | 2 Load Street, Bewdley | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley Inn | 14 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley | 47 yd | |
| The Retreat | 3 Load Street, Bewdley | 237 yd | |
| Cock And Magpie | 1 Severn Side North, Bewdley | 273 yd | |
| The Mug House Inn | 12 Severn Side North, Bewdley | 293 yd | |
| The George Hotel | 63 Load Street, Bewdley | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants Fish Bar | 78-80 Load Street, Bewdley | 259 yd | |
| Ashley's Bakery | 69 Load Street, Bewdley | 259 yd | |
| Golden Country | 43 Load Street, Bewdley | 368 yd | |
| Mei Sum | 27 Load Street, Bewdley | 410 yd | |
| Catchems End Fish Bar | 134 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 76 Load Street, Bewdley | 259 yd | |
| Co-Op | 51 - 52 Load Street, Bewdley | 368 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dog Lane, Bewdley | 380 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bewdley Tennis Club STOURPORT ROAD | tennis courts | 355 yd |
| Bewdley Cricket Club LOWER PARK | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Bewdley Leisure Centre STOURPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 954 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.