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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

DY130HA

Hanstone Road

DY138RF

Lower Lickhill Road

DY138UG

William Bullock Close

DY138RX

Broomy Close

DY130AG

Layamon Walk

DY130AL

Church Walk

DY139FD

Waters Edge

DY138TN

Ribbesford Drive

DY130JR

Oak Apple Close

DY139AA

Mitton Street

DY130NP

Areley Common

DY130AE

Layamon Walk

DY139FJ

Waters Edge

DY133DZ

Areley Kings & Riverside

DY130LL

Dunley Gardens

DY138SJ

Hafren Way

DY130AY

Dunley Road

DY138UL

New Street

DY130AD

Cedar Close

DY130JF

Windsor Drive

DY130NW

Redhouse Road

DY130JL

Redstone Lane

DY130LU

Abberley Avenue

DY130HZ

Barnfield Road

DY138SZ

Yew Tree Walk

DY138UY

Bridge Street

DY138XD

Bridge Street

DY138DA

Areley Kings & Riverside

DY130NE

Witley Way

DY138RQ

Lower Lickhill Road

DY130LH

Abberley Avenue

DY139HE

Lodge Road

DY130BT

Eagle Meadows

DY130DT

Seedgreen Close

DY130NB

Areley Common

DY130AB

Areley Lane

DY130DF

Hermitage Way

DY139FF

Mart Lane

DY130JG

Redstone Lane

DY130DR

Lane End Walk

DY130BH

Queens Road

DY138TR

Ash Grove

DY130JA

Redstone Lane

DY130RA

Redhouse Road

DY130AJ

St Bartholomews Road

DY138BH

Sion Gardens

DY130HG

Barnfield Road

DY139HR

Lion Hill

DY138TY

Lime Tree Walk

DY130HY

Woodhampton Close

DY133DY

Areley Kings & Riverside

DY130NX

Cheviot Close

DY138SS

Stagborough Way

DY130EL

Princess Way

DY130NA

Beach Road

DY130BA

Longmynd Way

DY139EQ

York Street

DY139FG

Severn Road

DY130AW

Church Walk

DY138SW

Moffit Way

DY130TF

Ribbesford Road

DY138SU

Rose Dene

DY139FB

Severn Road

DY138RL

Lickhill

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.