Area Info for Bewdley (Worcestershire)

Overview of Bewdley, Worcestershire

Bewdley is a historic town located in the county of Worcestershire, England. It is situated on the west bank of the River Severn, approximately 17 miles southwest of Birmingham and 9 miles south of Kidderminster. The town is known for its picturesque setting, historic architecture, and vibrant community.

History

Bewdley has a rich history dating back to medieval times. It was granted a market charter in the 13th century, which contributed to its development as a market town. The town's name is believed to derive from the Old English words "Beadu" (battle) and "Lea" (meadow), indicating a historical association with battles or conflicts in the area. The town's historic significance is reflected in its well-preserved Georgian and Victorian buildings.

Landmarks and Attractions

Notable landmarks in Bewdley include the Bewdley Museum, which showcases the town's history and heritage, and the historic Bewdley Bridge, built in the 19th century. The Severn Valley Railway, a preserved heritage railway, runs through Bewdley, offering scenic train journeys along the River Severn. The town also features several parks and green spaces, such as St. Ann's Well Gardens, which provide leisure and recreational opportunities.

Economy and Community

Historically, Bewdley's economy was based on industries such as timber, brewing, and manufacturing. Today, it is primarily a tourist destination, attracting visitors with its historic charm and natural beauty. The town hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of community among residents and visitors alike.

Transport

Bewdley is accessible via road and rail. The town is served by Bewdley railway station on the Severn Valley Railway line, providing connections to Kidderminster and other destinations. The town is also connected by local roads, making it accessible for visitors travelling by car.
Education
School
St Anne's CofE VC Primary School0.00 miles
Wyre Hill, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2UQ
The Bewdley School and Sixth Form Centre1.08 miles
Stourport Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1BL
Bewdley Primary School1.08 miles
Stourport Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1BL
Lickhill Primary School2.33 miles
Almond Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8UA
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School2.33 miles
Elmfield Walk, Stagborough Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8TX
Birchen Coppice Primary School2.51 miles
Woodbury Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7JJ
Burlish Park Primary School2.58 miles
Windermere Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8LA
Continu Plus Academy2.64 miles
Finepoint, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7FB
Sutton Park Community Primary School2.65 miles
Greatfield Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6PH
The Knoll School2.65 miles
Manor Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6EA
The Stourport High School and Sixth Form Centre2.79 miles
Minster Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8AX
Stourport Primary School2.79 miles
Park Avenue, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8SH
Baxter College2.80 miles
Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5PQ
Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School2.84 miles
New Road, Far Forest, Rock, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 9TQ
Wyre Forest School2.92 miles
Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6FA
St John's CofE Primary School3.03 miles
Blakebrook, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6AP
Health
Clinic
Riverside Childrens Centre1.08 miles
Stourport Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1BL
Wyre Forest School - Child Health Unit2.78 miles
Habberley Learning Campus, Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5PQ
Lucy Baldwin Unit, (F Block)3.08 miles
Kidderminster Hospital, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6RJ
The Robertson Centre (D Block)3.08 miles
Kidderminster Hospital, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6RJ
Kidderminster Treatment Centre3.08 miles
Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6RJ
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Stourport-On-Severn3.08 miles
45 High Street, Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8BX
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Kidderminster3.69 miles
2 Coventry Street, Swan Centre, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2DG
Kidderminster Health Centre3.79 miles
Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1PG
Inhealth - Alveley Medical Practice5.82 miles
Village Road, Alveley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6NG
Kinver Health Centre6.80 miles
High Street, Kinver, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 6HL
Inhealth - Brown Clee Medical Practice8.10 miles
Stottesdon Surgery, High Street, Stottesdon, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 8TZ
Specsavers Hearcare - Bc - Stourbridge9.77 miles
71 High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1DX
Hill House 10.03 miles
High Street, Amblecote, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4DG
Droitwich Medical Centre10.41 miles
Ombersley Street East, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8RD
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Droitwich10.46 miles
Unit 10, St Andrews Square, Salters Shopping Centre, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8HE
Ridge Hill Centre10.64 miles
The Ridge hill Centre, Brierley Hill Road, Nr. Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5ST
GP
Bewdley Medical Centre0.72 miles
Bewdley Medical Centre, Dog Lane, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2EG
Drs Gibson, Williams, Brodie & Malcomson2.95 miles
The Health Centre, Worcester Street, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8EH
Dr A De Cothi & Partners3.07 miles
Northumberland House Surgery, Hume Street Medical Centre, Hume Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6SF
Aylmer Lodge 3.07 miles
Hume Street Medical Centre,, Hume Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6SF
York House Medical Centre3.09 miles
20-21 York Street, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 9EH
The Church Street Surgery3.57 miles
David Corbet House, Callows Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2JG
Dr P A Stewart & Partners3.79 miles
Forest Glades Medical Centre, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1PE
Kidderminster Health Centre Practice3.79 miles
K`Mstr Health Centre Practice, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1PG
Drs Devenport & Chaudhry4.25 miles
The Surgery, Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcs, DY11 5TH
Dr N B Cockrell & Partners4.40 miles
Stanmore House Surgery, Linden Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcs, DY10 3AA
Cookley Medical Centre5.31 miles
1 Lea Lane, Cookley, DY10 3TA
Dr S P A Watson & Partners5.72 miles
The Surgery, Worcester Road, Great Witley, Worcester, WR6 6HR
Alveley Medical Practice5.82 miles
Alveley Medical Practice, The Medical Centre, Village Road Alveley, Bridgnorth, WV15 6NG
Highley Medical Centre6.40 miles
Highley Medical Centre, Bridgnorth Road, Highley, Bridgnorth, WV16 6HG
Cleobury Mortimer Medical Centre6.53 miles
Cleobury Mortimer Med Practice, Vaughan Road, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 8DB
Moss Grove Surgery Kinver6.80 miles
Kinver Health Centre, High Street, Kinver, Stourbridge, DY7 6HL
Hospital
Kidderminster Hospital & Treatment Centre3.08 miles
Bewdley Road, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6RJ
Corbett Hospital10.12 miles
Vicarage Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4JB
BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital10.56 miles
St Andrews Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8DN
Tenbury Community Hospital11.59 miles
Worcester Road, Burford, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8AP
Prince Of Wales Community Hospital11.70 miles
Stourbridge Road, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0BB
Bridgnorth Hospital12.11 miles
Northgate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4EU
West Midlands Hospital12.25 miles
Colman Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2AH
Russells Hall Hospital12.73 miles
Pensnett Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2HQ
Bushey Fields Hospital12.79 miles
Bushey Fields Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2LZ
Newtown Hospital13.87 miles
Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JG
Aconbury Unit13.87 miles
Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JG
Rowley Regis Hospital13.91 miles
Moor Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 8DA
Worcestershire Royal Hospital13.99 miles
Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DD
Spire South Bank Hospital14.02 miles
139 Bath Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 3YB
Penn Hospital14.81 miles
Penn Hospital, Penn Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HN
Bromyard Community Hospital14.81 miles
Bromyard Community Hospital, Wye Valley NHS Trust, Hillside Road, Bromyard, HR7 4QN
Pharmacy
Bewdley Pharmacy0.73 miles
68 Load Street, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2AW
Healthpoint Pharmacy0.73 miles
66 Load Street, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2AW
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.00 miles
81 Stourport Road, Foley Park, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7BQ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.06 miles
Co-Op Superstore, Lombard Street / Tan Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8ND
Cohens Chemist3.07 miles
Hume Street Medical Centre, Hume Street, Kidderminster, DY11 6SF
Boots3.09 miles
27 High Street, Stourport On Severn, DY13 8BJ
York Pharmacy3.13 miles
14 York Street, Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 9EF
Stourport Pharmacy3.13 miles
13 York Street, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcesterhire, DY13 9EF
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.24 miles
87 Franche Road, Worcestershire, Kidderminster, DY11 5BJ
Areley Kings Pharmacy3.49 miles
38 Areley Common, Areley Kings, Worcestershire, DY13 0NQ
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy3.52 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Castle Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6SW
J Sainsbury3.52 miles
2 Carpet Trades Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6XP
Boots3.55 miles
Unit 15 Weavers Wharf, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1AA
Kidderminster Late Night Pharmacy3.56 miles
9 Lower Mill Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6UU
The Church Street Pharmacy3.57 miles
David Corbet House, Callows Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2JG
Lloydspharmacy3.65 miles
Units A5/A11, Swan Centre, King Charles Square, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2BA
Leisure
Park
WYRE FOREST1.95 miles
BURLISH TOP2.13 miles
HABBERLEY VALLEY2.37 miles
BLAKEMARSH2.92 miles
HALF CROWN WOOD3.34 miles
REDSTONE3.56 miles
ARLEY HOUSE (Grade II Listed)3.80 miles
HARTLEBURY COMMON/HILLDITCH POOL3.94 miles
SPENNELLS VALLEY4.18 miles
HARTLEBURY CASTLE (Grade II Listed)4.43 miles
COOKLEY5.07 miles
BAYTON5.27 miles
HURCOTT WOOD5.34 miles
KINGSFORD5.36 miles
KINGSFORD FOREST PARK5.38 miles
ABBERLEY HALL (Grade II Listed)5.51 miles
Shop
Groceries
Riar News0.38 miles
39 Lakes Road, Bewdley Worcs DY12 2QB
Co-op Kidderminster0.66 miles
Bewdley, DY12 2AP
Tesco Bewdley (Express)0.76 miles
76 Load St, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2AW
Co-op Kidderminster0.91 miles
Petrol Bewdley Bridge, DY12 1AQ
Birchen Coppice2.35 miles
140 Walter Nash Road West, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 7BZ
SPAR Stourport2.36 miles
Spar Store, 91 Lower Lickhill Road, Worcestershire, DY13 8UQ
Nisa Stourport Nisa2.42 miles
2 Woodbury Road, Stourport-on-severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8XL
Nisa Local2.49 miles
96 Canterbury Rd, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6DH
Costcutter Kidderminster2.70 miles
19 - 21 Lister Road, Kidderminster, West Midlands, DY11 6NN
Londis Forest Stores Londis2.75 miles
Cleobury Road, Kidderminster, DY14 9TF
Costcutter Worcester2.78 miles
Kidderminster, Worcester, DY11 7JT
Newtown Stores2.88 miles
9 Brindley Street, Stourport Worcestershire DY13 8JA
Tesco Kidderminster (Express)2.92 miles
Bewdley Hill, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6BS
Costcutter Stourport On Severn2.96 miles
100 Minster Road, Stourport On Severn, DY13 8AJ
Co-op Stourport-on-severn2.99 miles
Stourport, DY13 8ND
Tesco Kidderminster (Express)3.00 miles
83 Stourport Rd, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7BQ
Transport
Airport
Birmingham International Airport25.75 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 225.81 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 125.84 miles
Gloucestershire Airport33.54 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport36.11 miles
Bus Stop
Wyre Hill (SW)0.05 miles
Severn Way (NE)0.13 miles
Hop Pole Inn (SW)0.17 miles
Hop Pole Inn (N)0.21 miles
Hales Park (S)0.22 miles
The Lakes Road (E)0.27 miles
The Lakes Road (NW)0.29 miles
Merricks Lane (SE)0.30 miles
Merricks Lane (W)0.30 miles
Bark Hill Shops (SW)0.37 miles
Lancaster Road (NW)0.39 miles
Bark Hill Shops (N)0.39 miles
Tudor Road (NE)0.43 miles
Richmond Road (W)0.46 miles
Ingram Crescent (SE)0.50 miles
Lyttleton Road (SE)0.51 miles
Ferry Port
Sharpness Old Docks45.12 miles
Lydney Harbour46.31 miles
Railway Station
Kidderminster Rail Station3.99 miles
Hartlebury Rail Station5.29 miles
Blakedown Rail Station6.92 miles
Hagley Rail Station8.53 miles
Stourbridge Junction Rail Station9.82 miles
Stourbridge Junction Rail Station9.82 miles
Stourbridge Town Rail Station9.85 miles
Droitwich Spa Rail Station10.20 miles
Lye (West Midlands) Rail Station10.92 miles
Cradley Heath Rail Station12.18 miles
Bromsgrove Rail Station12.44 miles
Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station13.04 miles
Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station13.25 miles
Old Hill Rail Station13.45 miles
Barnt Green Rail Station14.29 miles
Rowley Regis Rail Station14.60 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DY12 2U*)
Number of Properties in Catchment686
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
12, VALLEY VIEW

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JX		£570,000
2025-06-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-12-08   £570,000
33, LAXTON DRIVE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PX		£436,500
2025-06-06
detached
freehold
FALLOWFIELD (3), DOWLES ROAD

BEWDLEY
SHROPSHIRE
DY12 3AB		£290,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2023-09-29   £295,000
17, CLEOBURY ROAD

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2QF		£200,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
6, ELAN CLOSE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PR		£250,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
TANNERSHILL BARN, HOP POLE LANE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2LD		£250,000
2025-02-03
detached
freehold
5, MERTON CLOSE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2NY		£330,000
2025-01-24
detached
freehold
24, CONISTON WAY

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PP		£320,000
2024-11-21
terraced
freehold
12, LAXTON DRIVE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PX		£305,000
2025-01-03
detached
freehold
7, VALLEY VIEW

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JX		£485,000
2024-08-16
detached
freehold
14, ELLESMERE DRIVE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PS		£297,500
2024-10-25
terraced
freehold
9, PINETREE ROAD

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JD		£200,000
2024-10-04
terraced
freehold
23, LAXTON DRIVE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PX		£305,000
2024-10-01
detached
freehold
2, CONISTON WAY

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PP		£346,000
2024-09-24
detached
freehold
17, LAXTON DRIVE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PX		£345,000
2024-09-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2023-05-05   £265,000
36, WATERLOO ROAD

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JH		£275,000
2024-08-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2022-10-14   £275,000
8, HAWTHORN CRESCENT

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JE		£284,000
2024-07-29
semidetached
freehold
32, CLEOBURY ROAD

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2QF		£223,000
2024-07-12
semidetached
freehold
9, BRAMLEY WAY

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PU		£275,000
2024-06-21
detached
freehold
106, CLEOBURY ROAD

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2QE		£250,000
2024-06-20
semidetached
freehold
10, ELLESMERE DRIVE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PS		£265,000
2024-05-16
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2022-11-14   £265,000
LABURNUM COTTAGE, TANNERS HILL

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2LH		£300,000
2024-01-10
detached
freehold
31, WATERLOO ROAD

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JH		£281,000
2023-11-29
semidetached
freehold
6, PARK DINGLE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JY		£575,000
2023-10-19
detached
freehold
9, EARLY RIVER PLACE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JW		£230,000
2023-10-10
semidetached
freehold
7, CONISTON WAY

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2QA		£292,000
2023-09-29
semidetached
freehold
40, WATERLOO ROAD

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JH		£227,500
2023-09-01
semidetached
freehold
18, PINETREE ROAD

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JD		£299,950
2023-08-18
semidetached
freehold
KING JOHNS ROOMS, WYRE COURT

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JS		£235,000
2023-08-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
27, LAXTON DRIVE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PX		£335,000
2023-08-16
detached
freehold
19, PARK DINGLE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JY		£630,000
2023-07-28
detached
freehold
22, ELLESMERE DRIVE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PS		£315,000
2023-06-30
semidetached
freehold
29, LAXTON DRIVE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PX		£300,000
2023-05-19
semidetached
freehold
3, ELAN CLOSE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PR		£205,000
2023-03-10
terraced
freehold
26, SEVERN WAY

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JQ		£285,500
2023-03-03
terraced
freehold
12, HOP POLE LANE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2QH		£465,000
2023-02-16
detached
freehold
11, PINETREE ROAD

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JD		£280,000
2022-10-19
terraced
freehold
12, SEVERN WAY

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JQ		£235,000
2022-10-14
semidetached
freehold
6, YEW TREE LANE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2QD		£400,000
2022-09-02
semidetached
freehold
11, RUSSETT WAY

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PY		£357,000
2022-08-31
terraced
freehold
1, EARLY RIVER PLACE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JW		£255,000
2022-05-11
semidetached
freehold
107, CLEOBURY ROAD

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2QE		£305,000
2022-04-14
semidetached
freehold
5, ELLESMERE DRIVE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2PT		£210,000
2022-03-31
terraced
leasehold
23, VALLEY VIEW

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2JX		£480,000
2022-03-02
detached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE TWO, HOP POLE LANE

BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 2LB		£530,000
2022-02-17
semidetached
freehold
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