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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
120
Deprivation level
5/10
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
55.5(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.62(+99%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.85(+93%)
Public order
11.87(+95%)
Other theft
11.4(+99%)
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

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Foley Park & Hoobrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Foley Park & Hoobrook 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 Foley Park & Hoobrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£355,000
Flats4£59,000
Semi-Detached53£220,000
Terraced17£200,000

10 years median price trend in Foley Park & Hoobrook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Foley Park & Hoobrook.

All postcodes in Foley Park & Hoobrook

WV981HE

Sun Street

WV981UN

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WV981XR

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WV981YD

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WV981NY

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WV981PF

Sun Street

WV981PT

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WV981TP

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WV981WN

Sun Street

WV981YT

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WV981ZS

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WV981ZX

Sun Street

DY101HT

Whitehouse Road

DY116LE

Sutton Park Road

DY117QH

Stourport Road

WV981GT

Foley Park & Hoobrook

WV981HA

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WV981QL

Sun Street

WV981RQ

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WV981UR

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WV981WE

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WV981XD

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WV981ZF

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DY117SL

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WV981FN

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WV981LG

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WV981PH

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WV981QE

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WV981UH

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DY101LL

St Cecilia Close

DY101XQ

Humphries Drive

DY116JW

Northgate Close

DY117AS

Clent Mews

DY117AT

Falling Sands Close

DY117DR

Lawrence Grove

DY117BA

Stourport Road

DY117DW

Kirkby Drive

DY117GA

Walter Nash Road West

WV981EJ

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WV981HX

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WV981PZ

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WV981XJ

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WV981YR

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DY117AH

Beauchamp Avenue

DY117NB

Rifle Range Road

WV981EB

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WV981HJ

Sun Street

WV981HL

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WV981HU

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WV981UG

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WV981WD

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DY117DH

Lisle Avenue

DY117FT

Plantation Close

WV981FH

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WV981NF

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WV981QD

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WV981RN

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WV981UZ

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WV981SE

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Data Sources

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