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Foley Park & Hoobrook

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About

Foley Park & Hoobrook is a primarily residential ward situated on the eastern side of Kidderminster, bordering the River Stour. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population. Its layout is functional, with local convenience services spread throughout to serve the community's daily needs.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the playing fields at Baxter College and the pathways along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, which forms part of its southern boundary. A notable local feature is the Hoobrook Industrial Estate, a major employment area for the wider Wyre Forest district, housing various light industrial and distribution businesses. This blend of housing and local industry defines the ward's practical character.

Area overview

On average Foley Park & Hoobrook has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Foley Park & Hoobrook is £50,088 per year. There are 2 schools in Foley Park & Hoobrook: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Foley Park & Hoobrook is home to around 10,612 people, with a population density of about 1,829.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Foley Park & Hoobrook Population
10,612
Population density
1,829.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.68(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.05(+105%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.44(+71%)
Other theft
11.03(+94%)
Public order
10.55(+74%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,662
91.03%
Other White
335
3.16%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
102
0.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
75
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
62
0.58%
Total population: 10,614

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,142
25.23%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,955
23.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,317
15.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,307
15.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,018
11.99%
Total 16+ residents: 8,490

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,386
30.39%
Owns with a mortgage
1,258
27.58%
Social rents from council
662
14.51%
Other social rented
552
12.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
549
12.04%
Total households: 4,561

Property prices in Foley Park & Hoobrook

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£198K – £280K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Foley Park & Hoobrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Foley Park & Hoobrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£358,500£296
Terraced11£220,000£254
Semi-Detached62£216,500£239
Flats2£47,500£82

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Foley Park & Hoobrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Foley Park & Hoobrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,950£41,000£134,500£117,000
2017£269,950£41,500£148,250£140,000
2018£285,000£38,375£159,225£133,375
2019£315,000£43,750£153,750£141,950
2020£280,000£44,000£175,000£166,250
2021£297,750£43,000£190,000£171,000
2022£310,000£40,000£195,500£186,500
2023£372,500£45,000£200,000£184,000
2024£356,250£50,000£210,000£200,000
2025£365,000£59,000£218,000£210,000
2026£357,000£44,000£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Foley Park & Hoobrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Foley Park & Hoobrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£58£159£130
2017£220£64£180£177
2018£219£55£163£162
2019£222£66£183£156
2020£234£60£197£211
2021£248£66£221£219
2022£267£83£227£198
2023£289£73£227£187
2024£290£77£244£201
2025£287£119£243£235
2026£300£60£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Foley Park & Hoobrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Foley Park & Hoobrook in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Foley Park & Hoobrook

Is Foley Park & Hoobrook safe?

Foley Park & Hoobrook records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Foley Park & Hoobrook?

The median sale price in Foley Park & Hoobrook is £240,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Foley Park & Hoobrook?

Foley Park & Hoobrook has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Foley Park & Hoobrook?

Foley Park & Hoobrook scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Foley Park & Hoobrook sits around rank 18,908 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Foley Park & Hoobrook?

The average household income in Foley Park & Hoobrook is around £50,088 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Foley Park & Hoobrook?

Foley Park & Hoobrook is represented by 3 elected councillors: Kevin George Gale (Conservative and Unionist Party), Nathan John Desmond (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nicky Gale (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Foley Park & Hoobrook

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Foley Park & Hoobrook

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Sun Street

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Sun Street

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Parry Road

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Foley Drive

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Crosbie Grove

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Sun Street

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Forester Way

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Meredith Green

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Jotham Close

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Avon Road

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Young Close

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Lisle Avenue

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.