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Habberley

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About

Habberley lies within the northern section of the Wyre Forest district, characterised by its mixed woodland and agricultural clearings. The area's landscape is defined by the rolling terrain typical of this part of Worcestershire, with pockets of settlement interspersed among larger tracts of managed forest. Land use is primarily residential and forestry, with several small farms operating on the fringes of the woodland. The local road network connects it to neighbouring villages like Trimpley and the larger town of Kidderminster to the east.

A specific network of public footpaths and bridleways, including a section of the Geopark Way, traverses the area, providing access through the forest compartments. Habberley Brook flows through the western parts, contributing to the damp, clay-based soils that support the woodland ecology. The presence of former limestone quarries, now largely reclaimed by nature, hints at the area's historical industrial activity alongside its dominant sylvan character.

Area overview

On average Habberley has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Habberley is £45,331 per year. The median sale price in Habberley is £230,000 (around £256 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £356,000. There are 2 schools in Habberley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Habberley is home to around 6,680 people, with a population density of about 3,546.8 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Habberley Population
6,680
Population density
3,546.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.13(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.65(+120%)
Shoplifting
22.16(+155%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.28(+27%)
Public order
7.78(+28%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,266
93.8%
Other White
138
2.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.48%
Indian
26
0.39%
Total population: 6,680

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,274
22.91%
No qualifications
1,242
22.34%
Level 3 (A level)
997
17.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
861
15.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
595
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 5,560

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,162
39.81%
Owns with a mortgage
820
28.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
336
11.51%
Other social rented
298
10.21%
Social rents from council
210
7.19%
Total households: 2,919

Property prices in Habberley

Median price: £230,000
Price per sq ft: £256
Sales (last 12 months): 75
Typical range (middle 50%): £175K – £356K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Habberley area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Habberley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£395,000£328
Semi-Detached21£239,000£235
Terraced28£176,000£245
Flats4£128,750£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Habberley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Habberley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,500£93,500£153,500£133,000
2017£278,500—£176,000£123,500
2018£259,500£104,000£178,500£131,500
2019£335,000£88,750£205,500£138,000
2020£329,000£111,250£205,000£140,000
2021£318,500£117,000£215,000£148,250
2022£375,000£100,000£248,000£175,000
2023£385,000£95,000£242,500£170,000
2024£372,500—£220,000£168,000
2025£400,000£110,000£237,500£178,500
2026£390,000£137,500£262,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Habberley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Habberley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218—£168£186
2017£217—£184£151
2018£229£197£195£168
2019£216£155£211£170
2020£235£177£218£179
2021£280£133£232£205
2022£285£239£253£211
2023£296£138£253£220
2024£287—£260£219
2025£288£227£271£232
2026£329£168£273£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Habberley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Habberley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wyre Forest district.

Band A£1,675
Band B£1,954
Band C£2,233
Band D£2,512
Band E£3,071
Band F£3,629
Band G£4,187
Band H£5,025

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.