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Areley Kings & Riverside

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About

Areley Kings & Riverside ward lies along the River Severn in northern Worcestershire. The area encompasses the historic village of Areley Kings and the residential Riverside district near Stourport-on-Severn. Its geography is defined by the river's course, with flat floodplain meadows and pockets of older housing. The ward functions primarily as a residential community, with local services centred on the village.

The riverside setting influences daily life, with walking paths along the banks and the historic Areley Kings Church overlooking the water. A specific local feature is the presence of several traditional riverbank fishing pegs, used by anglers targeting Severn species like barbel and chub. The area maintains a quiet, separate identity from the larger neighbouring towns, with its own community-led events and parish council.

Area overview

On average Areley Kings & Riverside has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Areley Kings & Riverside is £43,375 per year. There are 3 schools in Areley Kings & Riverside: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Areley Kings & Riverside is home to around 8,258 people, with a population density of about 2,025.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Areley Kings & Riverside Population
8,258
Population density
2,025.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.25(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.6(+249%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.2(+140%)
Public order
13.93(+129%)
Other theft
10.05(+75%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,825
94.77%
Other White
128
1.55%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
55
0.67%
Irish
45
0.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
0.54%
Total population: 8,257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,799
25.47%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,651
23.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,143
16.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
944
13.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
811
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 7,062

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,825
46.95%
Owns with a mortgage
897
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
369
9.49%
Other social rented
354
9.11%
Social rents from council
333
8.57%
Total households: 3,887

Property prices in Areley Kings & Riverside

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £238,498 in Areley Kings & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Areley Kings & Riverside in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Areley Kings & Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£307,495
Flats8£170,000
Semi-Detached38£233,373
Terraced23£213,746

10 years median price trend in Areley Kings & Riverside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Areley Kings & Riverside.

All postcodes in Areley Kings & Riverside

DY139HD

Lion Hill

DY130EW

Jackson Crescent

DY138RE

Lower Lickhill Road

DY130DB

Hermitage Way

DY138BP

High Street

DY138UP

Areley Kings & Riverside

DY130AY

Dunley Road

DY130LX

Severn Manor Gardens

DY138TE

Snowberry Close

DY130JB

Redstone Lane

DY130LN

Callow Close

DY130DQ

Hermitage Way

DY130EF

Linden Avenue

DY130JD

Redstone Lane

DY130ND

Bowpatch Road

DY138UT

Bridge Street

DY130AG

Layamon Walk

DY130AN

Bower Hill Drive

DY130AX

Dunley Road

DY130BG

Bredon Way

DY130EN

Princess Way

DY130LQ

Wenlock Way

DY130NJ

Chapel Lane

DY130PB

Pearl Lane

DY138TR

Ash Grove

DY139FB

Severn Road

DY130DJ

Oldford Walk

DY130HE

Larford Walk

DY130LS

Walton Close

DY138TB

Dewberry Close

DY139FJ

Waters Edge

DY130DN

Oldford Walk

DY130LJ

Swiss Heights

DY138BG

Sion Gardens

DY138ST

Briarway

DY130JA

Redstone Lane

DY138SW

Moffit Way

DY130AF

Bower Bank

DY130BH

Queens Road

DY138BJ

High Street

DY138SQ

Galahad Way

DY138UB

Elmfield Walk

DY130NH

Martley Road

DY133DH

Areley Kings & Riverside

DY138TF

Elderberry Close

DY139HT

Severnside Business Park

DY130BJ

Langdale Road

DY130EH

Vawdrey Close

DY130HZ

Barnfield Road

DY130JL

Redstone Lane

DY138BX

High Street

DY138SG

Moor Hall Drive

DY139AA

Mitton Street

DY130AS

Prince Rupert Road

DY130TD

Areley Lane

DY133DY

Areley Kings & Riverside

DY139EG

York Street

DY130NS

Kings Arms Lane

DY138SJ

Hafren Way

DY138TD

Stagborough Way

DY139FU

Folliott Close

DY138UF

Pine Walk

DY139DY

Waters Edge

DY130AB

Areley Lane

DY130TF

Ribbesford Road

DY139HL

Arran Court

DY130LU

Abberley Avenue

DY130NE

Witley Way

DY130NT

Elm Grove

DY130LY

Abberley Avenue

DY130NB

Areley Common

DY138UN

New Street

DY139BT

Waterfront View

DY139EJ

Larch Way

DY130TH

Ribbesford Road

DY138UQ

Lower Lickhill Road

DY138UW

New Street

DY130AJ

St Bartholomews Road

DY130DP

Areley Kings & Riverside

DY130EL

Princess Way

DY130JW

Hillside Close

DY138SR

Lilac Grove

DY138SU

Rose Dene

DY130AR

Areley Court

DY138DB

Areley Kings & Riverside

DY138UR

Bridge Street

DY130DA

Hermitage Way

DY138TG

Ribbesford Drive

DY139EB

Parkes Passage

DY139EZ

Severn Road

DY139FH

Mart Lane

DY130NZ

Abberley Avenue

DY138BH

Sion Gardens

DY139HH

Lion Hill

DY130ED

Yarranton Close

DY130HG

Barnfield Road

DY138BE

High Street

DY138HY

Gheluvelt Court

DY138TU

Stagborough Way

DY139HJ

Parkes Quay

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.