The Lakes Road is in Bewdley and in Wyre Forest district. DY12 2PH 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 The Lakes Road, Bewdley, DY12 2PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY12 2DE, DY12 2QD, DY12 2JN, DY12 2JW, DY12 2QA, DY12 2HR, DY12 2PG, DY12 2PJ, DY12 2QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY12 2PH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 2PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 21.8% | 24.4% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 52.9% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 11.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 47.2% | 36.4% | -10.8% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 39.4% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 25.5% | 19% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 16.9% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 8.7% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 33.9% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 97.8% | 96.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Lakes Road was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Bewdley & Rock average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
The Lakes Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bewdley & Rock and the 61st lowest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview The Lakes Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2025-01-15 | £578,050 |
| Garden Lodge The Lakes Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-03-18 | £511,199 |
| Garden Lodge The Lakes Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £329,950 | 2013-06-14 | £555,295 |
| 2 The Lakes Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2012-05-18 | £239,899 |
| Flamenco The Lakes Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2004-07-22 | £296,722 |
DY12 2PH 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 2PH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's CofE VC Primary School St Anne's CofE VC Primary School , Wyre Hill DY12 2UQ | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewdley Primary School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchen Coppice Academy Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | 1out of 4 | 4,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickhill Primary School Almond Way , DY13 8UA | 4out of 4 | 4,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Elmfield Walk , Stagborough Way DY13 8TX | 3out of 4 | 4,510 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 | 1,916 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 4,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College Minster Road , DY13 8AX | 2out of 4 | 5,208 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 | 2,270 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB | 3out of 4 | 4,821 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 5,019 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 908 yd | |
| Lamp Signature | 41 Load Street, Bewdley | 933 yd | |
| Severn Fine Indian Cuisine | 61 Load Street, Bewdley | 953 yd | |
| Vhujon Restaurant | 57 Load Street, Bewdley | 953 yd | |
| The Mulberry Restaurant | The Market Place, Off Load Street | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Boy Inn | 50 Wyre Hill, Bewdley | 513 yd | |
| The Horn & Trumpet | 15-16 Dog Lane, Bewdley | 858 yd | |
| The White Swan/Chicken Licken | 37 Load Street, Bewdley | 933 yd | |
| Mo's Bar | 55 Load Street, Bewdley | 953 yd | |
| Bewdley Institute | 21 Load Street, Bewdley | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mei Sum | 27 Load Street, Bewdley | 933 yd | |
| Golden Country | 43 Load Street, Bewdley | 953 yd | |
| Ashley's Bakery | 69 Load Street, Bewdley | 1,050 yd | |
| Merchants Fish Bar | 78-80 Load Street, Bewdley | 1,051 yd | |
| Rustic Kitchen Worcestershire Ltd | Hopleys Farm Shop, Doddingtree Farm | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Dog Lane, Bewdley | 924 yd | |
| Co-Op | 51 - 52 Load Street, Bewdley | 953 yd | |
| Tesco | 76 Load Street, Bewdley | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes C.E. Primary School WYRE HILL | grass pitches | 506 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.