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About

Kinver is a large village and civil parish in South Staffordshire, situated near the border with Worcestershire. The area is defined by its position on the edge of the West Midlands conurbation, with a landscape that transitions from urban fringe to rural countryside. It lies close to the River Stour, with its topography marked by the notable sandstone ridge that runs through the region. This geography has historically supported agriculture and small-scale industry.

The local sandstone is particularly significant, having been quarried for centuries and famously used to carve dwellings directly into the rock faces at Kinver Edge. This National Trust site, with its remnant cave houses and heathland, dominates the southern skyline. The area's economy traditionally centred on agriculture, nail making, and the later commuter influence from nearby Stourbridge and the wider Black Country.

Area overview

On average Kinver has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kinver is £55,947 per year. There are 3 schools in Kinver: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kinver is home to around 7,104 people, with a population density of about 169.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kinver Population
7,104
Population density
169.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.69(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.45(-22%)
Vehicle crime
5.63(-14%)
Public order
4.36(-28%)
Other theft
3.66(-36%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,735
94.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
60
0.84%
Other White
59
0.83%
Indian
53
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.55%
Total population: 7,105

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,211
36.02%
No qualifications
1,072
17.46%
Level 3 (A level)
972
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
874
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
510
8.31%
Total 16+ residents: 6,138

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,635
52.34%
Owns with a mortgage
892
28.55%
Other social rented
261
8.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
253
8.1%
Other forms of private rent
49
1.57%
Total households: 3,124

Property prices in Kinver

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Kinver area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kinver 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 Kinver over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached38£577,500£4,068
Flats7£249,999£2,979
Semi-Detached24£307,000£3,875
Terraced14£300,500£3,297

10 years median price trend in Kinver

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

All postcodes in Kinver

DY76NQ

Lockside Drive

DY75BB

Greensforge Lane

DY76LP

Hampton Grove

DY76RH

Stewponey Court

DY76LH

Mill Lane

DY76AA

Enville Road

DY76PQ

Gibbet Lane

DY75BQ

Bridgnorth Road

DY76DD

Meddins Lane

DY76HS

The Compa

DY76FA

The Saplings

DY75QN

Hunters Ride

DY75DG

Wolverhampton Road

DY75QQ

Little Oaks Drive

DY76JW

Hawthorne Way

DY82RZ

Crown Lane

DY76AJ

Windsor Crescent

DY76LN

Dunsley Road

DY75QS

Prestwood Drive

DY75PB

Covers Lane

DY75LR

Chester Road

DY76PA

Whittington

DY76AE

Hyde Lane

DY76BU

Enville Road

DY76RT

Bridgnorth Road

DY75AE

Prestwood Road

DY76PS

Sugar Loaf Lane

DY76FE

Plemont Gardens

DY76BB

Huntsman Walk

DY76RL

The Stewponey

DY76HH

Kinver & Enville

DY103PD

Sugar Loaf Lane

DY75AZ

Greensforge Lane

DY76DN

Compton Road

DY76JB

Dark Lane

DY76SN

New Wood Close

DY76HX

Church Hill

DY76PN

Whittington Hall Lane

DY76DB

Meddins Close

DY76ER

High Street

DY75AA

Stewponey Wharf

DY76DP

Edge Hill

DY75NL

Bannut Tree Lane

DY75AX

Greensforge Lane

DY75BJ

Bridgnorth Road

DY76EH

Heathermount Grange

DY76PJ

Whittington Hall Lane

DY76PD

Whittington Hall Lane

DY76EL

Castle Street

DY76RS

Bridgnorth Road

DY76EY

Comber Grove

DY76DT

Kinver & Enville

DY103PB

Sugar Loaf Lane

DY75NQ

Compton

DY76PW

Gibbet Lane

DY76DQ

Chestnut Grove

DY76BA

Huntsmans Drive

DY75ND

Herons Gate Road

DY75AU

Stewponey Lock

DY75LX

Sheepwalks Lane

DY75HQ

Mill Lane

DY76BX

Enville Road

DY75QP

Lawnswood Road

DY75QJ

Lawnswood

DY75NB

Herons Gate Road

DY76FF

Fort View

DY75PG

Headingley Drive

DY75NN

Compton

DY76DU

Stone Lane

DY76PU

Kidderminster Road

DY75AD

Beechlawn Drive

DY76LG

Mill Lane

DY76NY

Dunsley Road

DY76NA

Dunsley Road

DY76JA

Dark Lane

DY75LH

Herons Gate Road

DY76AY

Edge View Walk

DY76BP

Holly Close

DY76JT

Brockleys Walk

DY75NP

Compton Road

DY76BZ

Meddins Lane

DY76HD

High Street

DY76NP

Cookley Lane

DY76PG

Gibbet Lane

DY75AT

Great Checkhill Road

DY76HN

High Street

DY76LX

Dunsley Road

DY75AB

Prestwood Road

DY75AN

Wolverhampton Road

DY103PA

Sugar Loaf Lane

DY115SB

Kingsford Lane

DY76LE

Mill Lane

DY75BE

Greensforge Lane

DY76SJ

Hyperion Road

DY76HQ

High Street

DY75AR

Ashwood Lower Lane

DY76BD

Hyde Close

DY75QH

Lawnswood

DY76AW

Silver Birch Drive

DY76LA

Kenrose Mill

Data Sources

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