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About

Mitton ward occupies a northern section of the Wyre Forest district, centred on the town of Stourport-on-Severn. The area is defined by its position at the confluence of the Rivers Severn and Stour. Its landscape includes residential streets, areas of light industry, and stretches of riverside path. The ward contains the main commercial centre of the town, with a mix of local shops and services.

A notable local landmark is the historic canal basins, which link the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal to the river system. This infrastructure shapes much of the town's layout and heritage. Green spaces include riverside gardens and the grounds of Stourport Cricket Club. The ward's character is largely residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces near the centre to more modern developments on its periphery.

Area overview

On average Mitton has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mitton is £47,817 per year. There are 4 schools in Mitton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Mitton is home to around 9,938 people, with a population density of about 1,575.6 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mitton Population
9,938
Population density
1,575.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.16(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.75(+121%)
Public order
10.06(+66%)
Other theft
9.16(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.06(+24%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,377
94.32%
Other White
138
1.39%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
135
1.36%
Irish
63
0.63%
Indian
38
0.38%
Total population: 9,942

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,074
25%
No qualifications
1,822
21.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,495
18.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,231
14.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
871
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 8,296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,880
42.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,395
31.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
659
14.76%
Social rents from council
185
4.14%
Other social rented
181
4.05%
Total households: 4,466

Property prices in Mitton

Median price£242,500
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)166
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £329K

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 (about £276 per square foot) in Mitton area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mitton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£346,663£297
Semi-Detached55£235,000£284
Terraced38£202,500£251
Flats19£139,500£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mitton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mitton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241,100£107,000£138,500£133,000
2017£248,250£123,000£165,000£140,000
2018£245,000£105,000£180,000£146,125
2019£275,000£108,000£180,000£150,000
2020£272,500£112,000£190,000£149,000
2021£313,000£118,500£219,950£167,500
2022£337,750£133,000£233,500£192,000
2023£325,375£132,000£250,000£183,500
2024£339,950£121,500£247,250£184,000
2025£340,000£140,000£245,000£210,000
2026£350,000£119,000£232,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mitton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mitton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£164£162£162
2017£208£193£181£180
2018£222£183£197£186
2019£225£179£194£215
2020£232£186£208£203
2021£265£203£241£209
2022£286£204£267£257
2023£281£205£272£248
2024£301£209£275£221
2025£299£221£279£255
2026£298£205£294£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mitton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mitton 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Mitton ward.

Local councillors

Chris Rogers

Mitton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jackie Griffiths

Mitton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Nicky Martin

Mitton - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Mitton

Is Mitton safe?

Mitton records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Mitton?

The median sale price in Mitton is £242,500 (about £276 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Mitton?

Mitton has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Mitton?

Mitton scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mitton sits around rank 17,147 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Mitton?

The average household income in Mitton is around £47,817 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Mitton?

Mitton is represented by 3 elected councillors: Chris Rogers (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jackie Griffiths (Labour Party) and Nicky Martin (Independent).

All postcodesin Mitton

DY138JR

Windermere Way

DY139AT

Worcester Road

DY139NZ

Britannia Gardens

DY138YP

Mitton Street

DY139GX

Baldwin Gardens

DY139GG

Evergreen Way

DY138XT

The Ridgeway

DY139JL

Wilden Top Road

DY139NR

The Birches

DY138YA

Bewdley Road

DY138EZ

Court Drive

DY138PQ

Steatite Way

DY138QJ

Windermere Way

DY138GB

Vale Road

DY138JB

Warwick Street

DY138AL

Minster Road

DY139ND

The Grove

DY138JG

Brindley Street

DY139NJ

The Grove

DY139RL

Endeavour Place

DY138AT

Minster Road

DY139AN

Mitton

DY138AS

Minster Road

DY138ET

Gibbons Crescent

DY139GA

Mill Road

DY139DS

St Johns Road

DY139JY

Wilden Lane

DY138QP

Ullswater Avenue

DY138EU

Tan Lane

DY139AL

Gilgal

DY138YB

Park Crescent

DY139RJ

Golden Hind Drive

DY138DT

Lombard Street

DY139RH

Llewellyn Close

DY139DW

Manor Road

DY119SJ

Finepoint Way

DY139BX

Broach Road

DY139DG

Bullus Road

DY138DR

Lombard Street

DY138DP

Lombard Street

DY139PB

Worcester Road

DY139GP

Millfields Court

DY139NE

The Grove

DY138DY

Gala Drive

DY138JY

Windermere Way

DY139AJ

Gilgal

DY138JW

Brindley Street

DY138AB

Minster Road

DY139PG

Lower Heath

DY117WG

Finepoint Way

DY138EY

Mitton

DY139BJ

Mill Road

DY138EP

Dorsett Road

DY138RH

Lower Lickhill Road

DY139BA

Holly Road

DY138EF

Harebell Close

DY139AH

Stour Lane

DY138AQ

Minster Road

DY139HY

The Willows

DY138JQ

The Priory

DY138DJ

High Street

DY138ED

Lime Grove

DY139NG

Pinedene

DY139GB

The Osiers

DY139BF

Anchor Drive

DY139LW

Wilden Lane

DY139NS

Heathlands

DY138XP

Woodbury Road West

DY138XW

Burlish Close

DY139DP

Timber Lane

DY139JB

Hartlebury Road

DY138BZ

Macarthur Way

DY139PT

Sandy Lane

DY139NH

Hazeldene

DY139PE

Broach Road

DY138XF

Mitton

DY138BY

Macarthur Way

DY119SL

Finepoint Way

DY139JP

Hillary Road

DY119SG

Finepoint Way

DY117WF

Finepoint Way

DY139LR

Wilden Lane

DY139NA

Kylemilne Way

DY138QL

Thirlmere Road

DY139JE

Wilden Top Road

DY139GL

The Spinney

DY139LP

Wilden Lane

DY139GE

The Dell

DY138JL

Windermere Way

DY139FA

Mitton

DY139GD

The Dell

DY139BL

Mill Road

DY139GQ

Timberland Way

DY139JU

Bigbury Lane

DY138AR

Minster Road

DY138SF

Lickhill Road

DY138QH

Windermere Way

DY138DQ

Braeburn Close

DY139GR

Conifer Place

DY139GS

Meadow Vale