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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 123 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
123
Deprivation level
7/10
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
56.19(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.48(+267%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.68(+143%)
Public order
14.05(+132%)
Other theft
11.38(+100%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,825
94.77%
Other White
128
1.55%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
55
0.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
0.54%
Irish
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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Areley Kings & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £1,520,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Areley Kings & Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached35£325,000£3,191
Flats8£176,500£2,813
Semi-Detached33£242,000£2,753
Terraced33£200,000£2,405

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

DY130DH

Chequers Close

DY138TF

Elderberry Close

DY139FH

Mart Lane

DY130HJ

Berkeley Crescent

DY130DA

Hermitage Way

DY130BQ

Cotswold Avenue

DY130JN

Redstone Lane

DY130RB

Commonside

DY130LT

Abberley Avenue

DY139HH

Lion Hill

DY133DT

Areley Kings & Riverside

DY138BE

High Street

DY130DP

Areley Kings & Riverside

DY130DY

Princess Way

DY130BW

Goshawk Avenue

DY130DU

Princess Way

DY130DB

Hermitage Way

DY139HJ

Parkes Quay

DY138UQ

Lower Lickhill Road

DY130NN

Redhouse Road

DY138RJ

Lower Lickhill Road

DY138TP

Mayberry Close

DY130JP

Summercroft

DY130AA

Dunley Road

DY138UP

Areley Kings & Riverside

DY130JB

Redstone Lane

DY138SQ

Galahad Way

DY130BG

Bredon Way

DY138UF

Pine Walk

DY139BW

Lodge Cottages

DY138TL

Bilberry Close

DY139EA

Parkes Passage

DY130NF

Bowpatch Close

DY138TZ

Aspen Walk

DY130DX

Princess Way

DY139HF

Villeneuve Mews

DY130JQ

Redstone Lane

DY139HT

Severnside Business Park

DY138TA

Maple Close

DY139EE

York Street

DY138SG

Moor Hall Drive

DY138HY

Gheluvelt Court

DY130AN

Bower Hill Drive

DY138UX

Bridge Street

DY139ER

Mart Lane

DY139HD

Lion Hill

DY133DH

Areley Kings & Riverside

DY133DX

Areley Kings & Riverside

DY138TJ

Ribbesford Drive

DY139DY

Waters Edge

DY130LJ

Swiss Heights

DY138RD

Moorhall Lane

DY130LD

Barnfield Road

DY130TD

Areley Lane

DY130JW

Hillside Close

DY130NU

Chiltern Close

DY130EW

Jackson Crescent

DY130LE

Brockton Place

DY130LR

Wrekin Walk

DY139EJ

Larch Way

DY130LY

Abberley Avenue

DY139HL

Arran Court

DY130DL

Lane End Walk

DY130AS

Prince Rupert Road

DY138SR

Lilac Grove

DY138TG

Ribbesford Drive

DY130NZ

Abberley Avenue

DY130ND

Bowpatch Road

DY130PD

The Squirrel

DY130TJ

Rectory Lane

DY139EZ

Severn Road

DY138SE

Lickhill Road

DY130AF

Bower Bank

DY130EN

Princess Way

DY130EG

Linden Avenue

DY130DZ

Princess Way

DY138TQ

Ribbesford Drive

DY139EF

York Street

DY130AT

Ryvere Close

DY139EU

Lichfield Street

DY130NJ

Chapel Lane

DY130TA

Areley Lane

DY139FE

Larch Way

DY138SN

Stagborough Way

DY130JJ

Redstone Lane

DY138TB

Dewberry Close

DY139EB

Parkes Passage

DY130EB

Chesshire Close

DY130BJ

Langdale Road

DY138UB

Elmfield Walk

DY130LZ

Abberley Avenue

DY138UW

New Street

DY139HB

Severn Road

DY130EQ

Linden Avenue

DY138TD

Stagborough Way

DY139FS

Axminster Drive

DY130ED

Yarranton Close

DY138UA

Almond Way

DY130BF

Areley Common

DY139EG

York Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.