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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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Areley Kings & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Areley Kings & Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced31£195,000
Semi-Detached37£235,595
Flats11£178,000
Detached37£320,000

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

DY130AQ

Layamon Walk

DY130BL

Cope Gardens

DY130HB

Hanstone Road

DY130LG

Abberley Avenue

DY138UE

Birchfield Drive

DY139EA

Parkes Passage

DY139EF

York Street

DY139HE

Lodge Road

DY130AA

Dunley Road

DY130AP

Church Walk

DY130DR

Lane End Walk

DY130DW

Oldford Walk

DY130DY

Princess Way

DY130EB

Chesshire Close

DY130HA

Hanstone Road

DY130NX

Cheviot Close

DY138UA

Almond Way

DY138UY

Bridge Street

DY139BW

Lodge Cottages

DY130LD

Barnfield Road

DY130HY

Woodhampton Close

DY138UU

Raven Street

DY139EU

Lichfield Street

DY139FR

Valley Mills Close

DY130DX

Princess Way

DY130EN

Princess Way

DY130NF

Bowpatch Close

DY138SN

Stagborough Way

DY130AL

Church Walk

DY130BD

Langdale Road

DY130EQ

Linden Avenue

DY130JG

Redstone Lane

DY130LH

Abberley Avenue

DY130LR

Wrekin Walk

DY130NR

Oakhampton Road

DY130NW

Redhouse Road

DY138RJ

Lower Lickhill Road

DY139HF

Villeneuve Mews

DY130HL

William Coley Place

DY139HP

Areley Kings & Riverside

DY130AH

Erneley Close

DY130HH

Hanstone Road

DY130LB

Areley Common

DY130NQ

Areley Common

DY130RA

Redhouse Road

DY138SL

Lickhill Road

DY138UL

New Street

DY138UG

William Bullock Close

DY130AW

Church Walk

DY130BE

Heightington Place

DY130EE

Linden Avenue

DY130LW

Malvern Close

DY130TB

Rectory Lane

DY138SB

Lickhill Road

DY138SY

Stagborough Way

DY138TY

Lime Tree Walk

DY139DU

Larch Way

DY139HG

Lion Hill

DY130DH

Chequers Close

DY130HJ

Berkeley Crescent

DY130NN

Redhouse Road

DY138UX

Bridge Street

DY139EQ

York Street

DY139EP

Engine Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.