Tolleys Corner is in Bewdley and in Wyre Forest district. DY12 2EF is located in the Bewdley & Rock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tolleys Corner, Bewdley, DY12 2EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY12 2EQ, DY12 2AR, DY12 2EJ, DY12 2EE, DY12 2EH, DY12 2AQ, DY12 2AP, DY12 2AN, DY12 2AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY12 2EF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.1% | 48.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 24.5% | 29.3% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 46.1% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.5% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 8.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 53% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 16.6% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 19.6% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 29.7% | -2.5% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 99.7% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 98% | 98.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 99.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tolleys Corner was 110.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% higher than the Bewdley & Rock average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tolleys Corner has the 5th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bewdley & Rock and the 76th highest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dog Lane, Bewdley, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-10-31 | £246,004 |
| 18A Dog Lane, Bewdley, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-07-29 | £177,834 |
| The Dog House Dog Lane, Bewdley, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-11-09 | £129,197 |
| 18B Dog Lane, Bewdley, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-08-16 | £157,181 |
| 22 Dog Lane, Bewdley, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-08-23 | £192,614 |
DY12 2EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley Primary School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | 3out of 4 | 1,047 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 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchen Coppice Academy Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | 1out of 4 | 3,562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Park Primary RSA Academy Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH | 2out of 4 | 3,609 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Elmfield Walk , Stagborough Way DY13 8TX | 3out of 4 | 4,123 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 | 1,114 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 3,799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College Minster Road , DY13 8AX | 2out of 4 | 4,599 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 | 1,434 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB | 3out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 4,125 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nurture Learning County Buildings , Bewdley Road DY11 6RQ | - not rated | 4,620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Staffie Rescue | 27 Dog Lane, Bewdley | 53 yd | |
| St Georges Hall Cafe | Load Street, Bewdley | 89 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | 2-3 Severn Side North, Bewdley | 110 yd | |
| Ripleys | 10A Severn Side North, Bewdley | 112 yd | |
| Severn Fine Indian Cuisine | 61 Load Street, Bewdley | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mug House Inn | 12 Severn Side North, Bewdley | 95 yd | |
| Cock And Magpie | 1 Severn Side North, Bewdley | 110 yd | |
| The Horn & Trumpet | 15-16 Dog Lane, Bewdley | 119 yd | |
| Mo's Bar | 55 Load Street, Bewdley | 123 yd | |
| The George Hotel | 63 Load Street, Bewdley | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Country | 43 Load Street, Bewdley | 123 yd | |
| Ashley's Bakery | 69 Load Street, Bewdley | 144 yd | |
| Merchants Fish Bar | 78-80 Load Street, Bewdley | 144 yd | |
| Mei Sum | 27 Load Street, Bewdley | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Dog Lane, Bewdley | 1 yd | |
| Co-Op | 51 - 52 Load Street, Bewdley | 123 yd | |
| Tesco | 76 Load Street, Bewdley | 144 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bewdley Cricket Club LOWER PARK | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Bewdley Tennis Club STOURPORT ROAD | tennis courts | 676 yd |
| St Annes C.E. Primary School WYRE HILL | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.