Hanover Close Bewdley, Wyre Forest
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (DY12), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 45703251.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £232,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wyre Forest costs £2,512 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kidderminster, about 5.9 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 80 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bewdley Medical Centre, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £232,500 | £232,500 | £232,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2023 | 4 DY12 2DD | Semi-detached | £232,500 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | 4 DY12 2DD | Other | £232,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Dec 2020 | 5 DY12 2DD | Other | £78,750 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Oct 2020 | 2 DY12 2DD | Terraced | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2012 (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wyre Forest in 2026-27: Band D £2,512 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,675 | £1,954 | £2,233 | £2,512 | £3,071 | £3,629 | £4,187 | £5,025 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (24% of about 910 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 80 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY12 2BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DY12 2DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kidderminster 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) |
| Hartlebury 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Blakedown 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lancaster Road Bark Hill | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kidderminster Bus Station | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dog Lane Car Park | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 40.1 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bewdley Medical Centre | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bewdley Dental Practice | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Kidderminster Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Bewdley Police Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Bewdley Load Street | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.8 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,680 m² | 190 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,950 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 8.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Tickenhill, a listed building (Grade II*), 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 269 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tickenhill | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Church of St Anne | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Bailiff's House | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) east |
| 13 and 14, Load Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tanner's Hill | Hill | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Snuffmill Dingle | Valley | 870 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Park Dingle | Valley | 910 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Hitterhill Coppice | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Bewdley Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Rose Cottage Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wyre Forest: see them on the Wyre Forest page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's CofE VC Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bewdley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| The Bewdley School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riar News DY12 2QB | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Welch Gate Guesthouse DY12 2AT | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2022 |
| The Horn & Trumpet DY12 2EH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Brewdleys DY12 2EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bewdley Farm Shop DY12 2EF | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Riverside Elim Church DY12 2EF | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Sainsbury's DY12 2EF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway DY12 2AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Sep 2026 |
| White Swan Bewdley DY12 2AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The New Lamp DY12 2AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Golden Horizon Care Home DY12 2ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ingram Crescent (2); On or near Lancaster Road (2); On or near Lyttelton Road (2); On or near Winbrook (2); On or near Yew Tree Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cobham Crescent · Lancaster Road · Hilda Peers Way · Richmond Road · Muskoka · Lyttelton Road · Tudor Road · Ingram Crescent · Winbrook Mews · Winbrook · Fort-Mahon Place · Baldwin Road
All the streets in DY12 and across Wyre Forest.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.