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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 113 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
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

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 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
Detached33£370,000
Terraced17£210,000
Semi-Detached60£214,000
Flats4£59,000

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

WV981FY

Foley Park & Hoobrook

WV981GF

Sun Street

DY117AF

Blount Terrace

WV981YU

Foley Park & Hoobrook

WV981NH

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY117BY

Walter Nash Road East

WV981YL

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY117DT

Silverwoods Way

WV981XX

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY117EB

Walton Close

WV981EN

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY117BT

Walter Nash Road East

DY117RA

Hoo Farm Industrial Estate

WV981WU

Foley Park & Hoobrook

WV981PD

Sun Street

WV981TA

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY116JH

Whitehill Road

DY117AQ

Beauchamp Avenue

WV981EP

Foley Park & Hoobrook

WV981XP

Foley Park & Hoobrook

WV981EG

Foley Park & Hoobrook

WV981TR

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY117AR

Easter Park

DY117QY

Coppice Trading Estate

DY117EH

Clent Avenue

WV981ZT

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY117DF

Lisle Avenue

WV981RJ

Sun Street

DY117NT

Avon Road

WV981LQ

Foley Park & Hoobrook

WV981YH

Foley Park & Hoobrook

WV981HQ

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY117FW

Warren Place

WV981QJ

Foley Park & Hoobrook

WV981UN

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY117JT

Godson Crescent

DY116LH

Sutton Park Road

WV981LA

Sun Street

WV981PP

Foley Park & Hoobrook

WV981XF

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY116NN

Lister Road

WV981LP

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY117PT

Foley Grove

WV981PJ

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY117JG

Jubilee Drive

DY116LJ

Sutton Park Gardens

WV981FB

Foley Park & Hoobrook

WV981RX

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY116JG

Sutton Park Road

DY101LL

St Cecilia Close

WV981UA

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY117ET

Whittall Drive West

DY116JL

Highgate Close

DY117JL

Woodbury Road

DY116JD

Ludgate Avenue

WV981HH

Foley Park & Hoobrook

DY117NX

Arley Close

DY117FJ

Felix Baxter Drive

DY101YP

Hopton Drive

DY117DE

Lisle Avenue

WV981WD

Foley Park & Hoobrook

Data Sources

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