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Great Wyrley

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About

Great Wyrley is a large village and civil parish in the district of South Staffordshire, situated approximately four miles southwest of Cannock. The area is characterised by residential neighbourhoods interspersed with green spaces and local amenities, serving a primarily residential community. Its landscape includes areas of former agricultural land and pockets of woodland on its fringes, reflecting its historical transition from a more rural setting.

The settlement is historically linked to the local coal mining industry, though this has long since ceased. A notable feature is the network of canals, including the Wyrley and Essington Canal, which threads through the area and provides a linear route for walking and cycling. The community is served by its own railway station on the Walsall to Rugeley line, offering direct connections to larger urban centres in the West Midlands region.

Area overview

On average Great Wyrley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Wyrley is £46,254 per year. There are 2 schools in Great Wyrley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Great Wyrley is home to around 7,509 people, with a population density of about 1,736.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Wyrley Population
7,509
Population density
1,736.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.17(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.66(-38%)
Vehicle crime
5.46(-16%)
Public order
5.06(-17%)
Other theft
3.6(-37%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,151
95.23%
Indian
95
1.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
66
0.88%
Other White
63
0.84%
Irish
30
0.4%
Total population: 7,509

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,496
23.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,332
20.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,157
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
997
15.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
774
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 6,349

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,319
40.87%
Owns with a mortgage
963
29.84%
Other social rented
541
16.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
276
8.55%
Social rents from council
68
2.11%
Total households: 3,227

Property prices in Great Wyrley

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Great Wyrley area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £820,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Wyrley 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 Great Wyrley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached24£465,000£3,283
Flats5£107,000£1,833
Semi-Detached27£260,000£2,856
Terraced27£206,500£2,648

10 years median price trend in Great Wyrley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Wyrley.

All postcodes in Great Wyrley

WS66BZ

Lea Lane

WS66AL

Thomas Drive

WS66BF

Martin Grove

WS66DB

Field Lane

WS67AT

Strawberry Lane

WS67AR

Holly Lane

WS67PH

Highfields Park

WS66DP

Walsall Road

WS67PL

Thornley Croft

WS66HE

Tower View Road

WS66HF

Tower View Road

WS66BQ

Brook Lane

WS66ND

Hall Lane

WS66JD

Landywood Lane

WS67JR

Robins Close

WS67PA

March Close

WS66DN

Walsall Road

WS66HH

Penny Court

WS66BP

Park Lane

WS66BE

Lichfield Close

WS66ET

Wharwell Lane

WS69BN

Holly Lane

WS66DW

Walsall Road

WS67PD

Harrison Close

WS67AS

Landywood Farm Lane

WS66GE

Weaves Close

WS66HG

Blue Bell Lane

WS66DY

Wardles Lane

WS66HQ

Lilac Lane

WS66LW

Sunset Close

WS66JE

Anson Road

WS66BW

Paddock Lane

WS66ED

Hilton Lane

WS66HB

Fairoaks Drive

WS66HR

Bungalows

WS67FG

Modder Close

WS67PB

Pool Meadow

WS67PG

Wallace Court

WS69BJ

Holly Lane

WS67AP

Holly Hill

WS66EY

Poplar Road

WS67NQ

Weston Drive

WS66DT

Hilton Lane

WS66HN

Hawthorn Avenue

WS66LZ

Hall Lane

WS66EZ

Well Lane

WS66BD

Landywood Enterprise Park

WS66DJ

Saxon Close

WS66NA

Foxland Avenue

WS66AA

Hazel Lane

WS66JJ

Anson Close

WS66JY

Jubilee Close

WS66HZ

Walsall Road

WS66JS

Norfolk Grove

WS67PJ

Chiltern Close

WS66HW

Oak Avenue

WS66ER

Benton's Lane

WS66DX

Wardles Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.