Hoarstone Close is in Bewdley and in Wyre Forest district. DY12 1ER 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 Hoarstone Close, Bewdley, DY12 1ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY12 1EW, DY12 1EP, DY12 1JL, DY12 1JX, DY12 1EL, DY12 1JN, DY12 1EJ, DY12 1EN, DY12 1JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY12 1ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 54% | 54.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46% | 45.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 26% | 28.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 50.7% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 45% | 47.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 31.8% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 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.
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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 26% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 19.9% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 95.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 96.1% 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% | 96.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoarstone Close was 118.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% higher than the Bewdley & Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hoarstone Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bewdley & Rock and the 67th highest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Hoarstone Close, Bewdley, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-07-19 | £158,724 |
| 9 Hoarstone Close, Bewdley, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-02-01 | £231,839 |
| 5 Hoarstone Close, Bewdley, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2020-10-22 | £174,874 |
| 12 Hoarstone Close, Bewdley, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-06-19 | £238,460 |
| 15 Hoarstone Close, Bewdley, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,250 | 2015-10-07 | £110,628 |
DY12 1ER 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 1ER area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley Primary School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | 3out of 4 | 1,329 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 | 2,398 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Park Primary RSA Academy Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH | 2out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchen Coppice Academy Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | 1out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franche Primary School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB | 3out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,518 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College Minster Road , DY13 8AX | 2out of 4 | 4,794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | 3out of 4 | 5,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY | 3out of 4 | 5,040 yd | Free schools | 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 | 195 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nurture Learning County Buildings , Bewdley Road DY11 6RQ | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB | 3out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE | - not rated | 5,450 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 1,001 yd | |
| Severn Valley Railway Bewdley Buffet | Bewdley Station, Station Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Waggon & Horses | 91 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley | 497 yd | |
| Karina's Kitchen @ Old Waggon \& Horses Inn | 89-91 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley | 510 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 139 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley | 585 yd | |
| Wribbenhall Social Club | Spencer Avenue, Bewdley | 751 yd | |
| The Great Western | 42 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catchems End Fish Bar | 134 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bewdley Pines Golf Club HABBERLEY ROAD | golf | 834 yd |
| Mercure Bewdley The Heath Hotel HABBERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 848 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.