The postcode DY12 1SJ is located in Wyre Forest, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DY12 1SJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DY12 1SJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DY12 1SJ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to DY12 1SJ is Lowe Lane which is centered 943 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Arley Forge and is 1.15 km away. The closest railway station is Severn Valley Rail Station, 1.52 km away.
The closest primary school to DY12 1SJ (for ages 11 and under) is Upper Arley CofE Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Wolverley CofE Secondary School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 10, 2021 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of DY12 1SJ is The Harbour Inn and is 1.49 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on March 18, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Lamp and is 2.97 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on January 18, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for DY12 1SJ is covered by the West Mercia police force association and Worcestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DY12 1SJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DY12 1SJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DY12 1SJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DY12 1SJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Arley CofE Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 1.22 km | |
| Alveley Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 3.29 km |
| Highley Community Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 3.6 km |
| Kinlet CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 4.43 km |
| Wribbenhall School | Independent school | 5-11 | Good (June 10, 2021) | 6.07 km |
| St Anne's CofE VC Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 13, 2020) | 6.68 km |
| Franche Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 6.72 km |
| Wolverley CofE Secondary School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 6.82 km |
| Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 6.82 km | |
| St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 7.02 km |
| The Bewdley School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 7.06 km |
| Bewdley Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 7.06 km |
| Baxter College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 7.2 km |
| Wyre Forest School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 7.26 km |
| Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (May 16, 2019) | 7.4 km |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 7.59 km | |
| Heathfield Knoll School | Independent school | 0-16 | 7.81 km | |
| Sutton Park Primary RSA Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 7.83 km | |
| Nurture Learning | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 7.95 km |
| Bridge School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (June 29, 2017) | 7.97 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DY12 1SJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arley Arboretum Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2021 | 958 m | |
| Arley House & Gardens | Awaiting Inspection | 958 m | |
| Alliance In Partnership At Upper Arley Primary School | Exempt March 15, 2021 | 1.22 km | |
| Arley Riverside Tearoom, Post Office And General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 1.22 km | |
| Bewdley Buffet | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 1, 2017 | 1.49 km | |
| The Harbour Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 18, 2020 | 1.49 km | |
| Worralls Grove Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast | Exempt October 18, 2019 | 1.77 km | |
| Tudor Barn Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2009 | 1.93 km | |
| Ship Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 12, 2021 | 2.04 km | |
| Bower Grange Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2018 | 2.11 km | |
| Shire Services @ Kestrel Cafe Severn Valley Country Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2020 | 2.73 km | |
| Ye Olde New Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 2.75 km | |
| Highley Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 20, 2015 | 2.86 km | |
| Mid Counties Co-Operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 2.88 km | |
| Three Horseshoes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 2.93 km | |
| The Bellmans Cross Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2019 | 2.94 km | |
| The Lamp | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 18, 2022 | 2.97 km | |
| The Snack Shack Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 30, 2021 | 2.99 km | |
| The Village Butcher And Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement July 1, 2021 | 2.99 km | |
| Jade House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 29, 2020 | 3.01 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DY12 1SJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Arley Forge | 1.15 km | |
| Severn Valley Rail Station | 1.52 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DY12 1SJ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove Coppice | 772 m | |
| Severn Valley | Valley | 899 m |
| Lodge Coppice | 1.35 km | |
| Bateman's Dingle | Valley | 1.39 km |
| Skeet's Rough | 1.51 km | |
| Lower Common | 1.67 km | |
| Nash Elm Wood | 1.68 km | |
| Hooks Coppice | 1.77 km | |
| Kitlands Coppice | 1.85 km | |
| Beans Coppice | 1.94 km | |
| Hurst Coppice | 2.08 km | |
| Little London Coppice | 2.13 km | |
| Cabin Coppice | 2.22 km | |
| Long Coppice | 2.3 km | |
| Hallclose Coppice | 2.34 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DY12 1SJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Latitude | 52.43026800 |
| Longitude | -2.35181600 |
| OS Easting | 376176 |
| OS Northing | 0281422 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Mercia |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wyre Forest |
| County Electorial Division | Bewdley ED |
| Electoral Ward | Wribbenhall & Arley |
| Local Authority District | Wyre Forest |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Birmingham and Solihull Secondary: Worcestershire |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Herefordshire and Worcestershire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000239 |
| Travel To Work Area | Worcester and Kidderminster |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Worcestershire |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Herefordshire and Worcestershire |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33023171 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wyre Forest 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wyre Forest 005A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |