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Wribbenhall & Arley

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About

Wribbenhall & Arley ward sits on the eastern bank of the River Severn within the Wyre Forest district. The area encompasses the historic riverside village of Arley and the settlement of Wribbenhall, directly across the river from the town of Bewdley. Its landscape is defined by the river's course and the steep, wooded slopes that rise from its banks, creating a distinct topography. The ward includes sections of the Wyre Forest itself, a large ancient woodland that gives the wider district its name.

Transport links have long shaped the area, with the Severn Valley Railway's heritage steam trains running along the riverbank. Arley is notable for its twin railway stations, one operational for the heritage line and the other a preserved historical structure. The riverfront at Arley features a row of traditional cottages and a boatyard, while inland areas consist of residential streets and community facilities, with the forest providing a consistent woodland backdrop to the north and east.

Area overview

On average Wribbenhall & Arley has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wribbenhall & Arley is £49,095 per year. There are 3 schools in Wribbenhall & Arley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wribbenhall & Arley is home to around 5,304 people, with a population density of about 167.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wribbenhall & Arley Population
5,304
Population density
167.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.6(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.2(+23%)
Burglary
5.84(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.47(-25%)
Other theft
4.9(-14%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,085
95.85%
Other White
62
1.17%
Irish
34
0.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.41%
Total population: 5,305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,350
29.82%
No qualifications
942
20.81%
Level 3 (A level)
694
15.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
673
14.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
454
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 4,527

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,162
47.55%
Owns with a mortgage
585
23.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
295
12.07%
Other social rented
176
7.2%
Social rents from council
125
5.11%
Total households: 2,444

Property prices in Wribbenhall & Arley

Median price£282,500
Price per sq ft£340
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £374K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 (about £340 per square foot) in Wribbenhall & Arley area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £910,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wribbenhall & Arley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£379,995£368
Semi-Detached11£262,500£340
Terraced13£235,000£244
Flats3£142,500£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wribbenhall & Arley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wribbenhall & Arley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,000£53,500£194,975£157,750
2017£293,750£158,000£175,000£170,000
2018£305,000£128,000£195,000£179,975
2019£435,000£150,000£212,511£168,000
2020£495,000£117,500£225,000£187,000
2021£352,500£150,000£225,000£208,500
2022£550,000£127,500£255,000£217,500
2023£407,500£263,500£262,750£220,000
2024£405,000£185,000£243,000£217,000
2025£375,000£178,750£287,498£237,500
2026£406,250£250,000£216,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wribbenhall & Arley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wribbenhall & Arley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£81£239£188
2017£246£273£201£176
2018£258£233£213£217
2019£252£219£236£198
2020£284£197£238£218
2021£288£256£245£242
2022£322£236£276£246
2023£339£302£314£263
2024£356£296£282£295
2025£364£302£340£247
2026£347£283£329
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wribbenhall & Arley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wribbenhall & Arley in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.