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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

DY75AJ

Wolverhampton Road

DY82RX

Norton Road

DY76LJ

Dunsley Road

DY76RX

New Wood

DY76BN

Enville Road

DY75NJ

Compton Road

DY76EX

Stone Lane

DY76DR

Heather Drive

DY75AP

Ashwood Lower Lane

DY75BA

Greensforge Lane

DY75AS

Greensforge Lane

DY75QW

Lawnswood Drive

DY60AE

Ashwood Lower Lane

DY75AL

Headingley Drive

DY76HU

Church Road

DY76NS

Windsor Holloway

DY76AL

Horton Road

DY76AP

White Hill

DY75BL

Bridgnorth Road

DY76DG

Crystal Gardens

DY76DW

Compton Close

DY75AF

Wolverhampton Road

DY76JG

Elm Grove

DY75NR

Compton Road

DY76ES

High Street

DY76JD

Dark Lane

DY75LZ

Bannut Tree Lane

DY75NW

Sandy Lane

DY76HJ

Vicarage Drive

DY75BD

Greensforge Lane

DY76NW

Cookley Lane

DY75QL

Lawnswood Road

DY76EP

Foley Street

DY76BT

Maple Close

DY76SF

Bridgnorth Road

DY76JR

Redwood Road

DY115XT

Gypsy Lane

DY76EU

Stone Lane

DY76HW

The Acre

DY76BW

Cedar Gardens

DY76DL

Compton Road

DY76NX

Horse Bridge Lane

DY76HE

High Street

DY75LT

Enville Road

DY76PT

Sugar Loaf Lane

DY76JF

Redwood Road

DY76JE

Hawthorne Way

DY76AH

Jenks Avenue

DY76SE

Bridgnorth Road

DY75HL

Enville Common Road

DY76JP

Redwood Road

DY75NA

Bannut Tree Lane

DY115SD

Kingsford Lane

DY76DA

Meddins Lane

DY76SP

Friars Gorse

DY76BY

Meddins Lane

DY76PX

Lloyd Way

DY76HR

The Compa

DY76NU

Whittington

DY76FD

Mill Brook Meadow

DY76HL

High Street

DY76EN

Comber Grove

DY60AB

Ashwood

DY76QA

Astles Rock Walk

DY75BF

The Oval

DY76LZ

Dunsley Road

DY60AU

Mile Flat

DY82SB

County Lane

DY75PD

Wicket Lane

DY75PE

Lords Lane

Data Sources

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