Severn Quay is in Bewdley and in Wyre Forest district. DY12 2DQ is located in the Bewdley & Rock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Severn Quay, Bewdley, DY12 2DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY12 2DX, DY12 2DS, DY12 2AF, DY12 2FB, DY12 2DH, DY12 2AW, DY12 2AN, DY12 2DJ, DY12 2AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY12 2DQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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% | 55.3% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 51% | 44.7% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 33.3% | 36.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 34.5% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 16.5% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 48.1% | 40.1% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 16.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 13.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 9.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 46.3% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 94.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.4% | 93% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Severn Quay was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Bewdley & Rock average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Severn Quay has the 19th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bewdley & Rock and the 127th lowest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% 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 Severn Quay, Bewdley, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-08-30 | £326,929 |
| 11 Severn Quay, Bewdley, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-07-18 | £226,457 |
| 10 Severn Quay, Bewdley, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-02-24 | £235,417 |
| 4 Severn Quay, Bewdley, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-09-10 | £397,848 |
| 3 Severn Quay, Bewdley, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-10-31 | £311,051 |
DY12 2DQ 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 2DQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley Primary School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | 3out of 4 | 759 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 | 1,250 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchen Coppice Academy Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | 1out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Park Primary RSA Academy Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH | 2out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Elmfield Walk , Stagborough Way DY13 8TX | 3out of 4 | 3,870 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 820 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College Minster Road , DY13 8AX | 2out of 4 | 4,311 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 | 1,381 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB | 3out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nurture Learning County Buildings , Bewdley Road DY11 6RQ | - not rated | 4,442 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Courtyard | 3-4 Severn Side South, Bewdley | 106 yd | |
| Mrs Chill's | 2 Load Street, Bewdley | 112 yd | |
| Load Streat | 3 Load Street, Bewdley | 112 yd | |
| The Garden Kitchen At Bewdley Museum | Bewdley Town Hall, 12 Load Street | 115 yd | |
| The Little Pack Horse | 31 High Street, Bewdley | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat | 3 Load Street, Bewdley | 112 yd | |
| The Talbot | 73 High Street, Bewdley | 161 yd | |
| The George Hotel | 63 Load Street, Bewdley | 168 yd | |
| Bewdley Institute | 21 Load Street, Bewdley | 169 yd | |
| Mo's Bar | 55 Load Street, Bewdley | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants Fish Bar | 78-80 Load Street, Bewdley | 154 yd | |
| Ashley's Bakery | 69 Load Street, Bewdley | 154 yd | |
| Golden Country | 43 Load Street, Bewdley | 214 yd | |
| Mei Sum | 27 Load Street, Bewdley | 231 yd | |
| Catchems End Fish Bar | 134 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 76 Load Street, Bewdley | 154 yd | |
| Co-Op | 51 - 52 Load Street, Bewdley | 214 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dog Lane, Bewdley | 295 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bewdley Cricket Club LOWER PARK | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Bewdley Tennis Club STOURPORT ROAD | tennis courts | 397 yd |
| Bewdley Leisure Centre STOURPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 940 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 | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.