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Wyre Forest Rural

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About

Wyre Forest Rural ward encompasses a large portion of the ancient woodland from which the wider district takes its name. This area is characterised by mixed forestry, farmland, and scattered settlements along the River Severn floodplain. The terrain includes gentle hills and valleys, with land use primarily dedicated to agriculture and forestry management.

A significant feature is the working steam railway that operates through the forest, offering seasonal journeys through the wooded landscape. The ward contains several small villages and hamlets, such as Bayton and Rock, which maintain a distinct, quiet character. This is a landscape shaped by traditional rural industries and natural woodland conservation.

Area overview

On average Wyre Forest Rural has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wyre Forest Rural is £43,300 per year. There are 7 schools in Wyre Forest Rural: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wyre Forest Rural Population
9,581
Population density
128.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,888
92.74%
Bangladeshi
158
1.65%
Indian
108
1.13%
Other White
96
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
53
0.55%
Total population: 9,584

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,873
45.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1,162
28.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
347
8.5%
Other social rented
319
7.81%
Social rents from council
261
6.39%
Total households: 4,082

Property prices in Wyre Forest Rural

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £343,000 in Wyre Forest Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wyre Forest Rural in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wyre Forest Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached57£485,000
Flats7£110,000
Semi-Detached53£288,995
Terraced16£242,498

10 years median price trend in Wyre Forest Rural

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wyre Forest Rural.

All postcodes in Wyre Forest Rural

DY103GH

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY103NT

Beechtree Lane

DY104QD

The Holloway

DY115SA

Kingsford Lane

DY115TN

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY90BP

Drayton Road

DY90EY

Hossil Lane

DY103SH

Bridge Road

DY103FZ

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY103LT

Stakenbridge Lane

DY103RW

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY103TE

Castle Road

DY103UJ

Portway Place

DY103UP

Austcliffe Road

DY104BZ

Back Lane

DY104ED

Droitwich Road

DY104NW

Briar Hill

DY104SJ

Malvern View

DY115TE

Sladd Lane

DY115XJ

Blakeshall Lane

DY90DJ

Drayton Road

DY103FX

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY104LQ

Worcester Road

DY103JA

Birmingham Road

DY103JB

Birmingham Road

DY103JF

Forge Lane

DY103JS

Wheatmill Close

DY103LB

Halfshire Lane

DY103RB

Castle Road

DY103RX

Austcliffe Lane

DY103TB

Austcliffe Road

DY104AJ

Stone Hill

DY104AY

Dunclent Lane

DY104NP

Drayton Road

DY104PA

Dordale Road

DY104QE

Woodrow Lane

DY104QP

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY104QR

Fox Lane

DY115SX

Hobro Lane

DY115TA

Sladd Lane

DY90BT

Drayton Road

DY90HT

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY104LH

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY103FW

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY103TL

Westhead Road

DY103TX

Austcliffe Lane

DY104DH

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY104LT

Morton Road

DY104NU

Tanwood Lane

DY104PR

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY104RH

Dobes Lane

DY115QP

Lowe Lane

DY115RY

Drakelow Lane

DY115XH

Blakeshall Lane

DY115YB

Bridge Road

DY90BY

Drayton Grove

DY103LJ

Birmingham Road

DY103FG

Lea Castle Drive

DY103FS

Lea Castle Drive

DY103GL

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY103GR

Deansford Lane

DY103LY

Churchill Lane

DY103NF

Elm Drive

DY103RJ

Lea Lane

DY104DF

Back Lane

DY104DA

Back Lane

DY104NG

Sandy Lane

DY104LR

Harvington Hall Lane

DY104LX

Sandy Lane

DY104NN

Tandy's Lane

DY104NR

Briar Hill

DY115RU

Drakelow Lane

DY115XA

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY115YW

Caunsall Road

DY90ET

Broome Lane

WR90NW

Clattercut Lane

DY115XP

Gipsy Lane

DY103LH

Birmingham Road

DY103PN

Kidderminster Road

DY103UG

Lionfields Road

DY104DY

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY104NQ

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY104QG

Tandy's Lane

DY115SW

Castle Hill

DY90HE

Broome Lane

DY104LL

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY103FE

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY103FP

Lea Castle Drive

DY103GE

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY103NH

Perriford Lane

DY103NX

Kidderminster Road

DY104AN

Stone Hill

DY104AW

Stanklyn Lane

DY104PB

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY104PE

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown

DY104QN

Fox Lane

DY104SG

Briar Hill

DY115SZ

Hobro Lane

DY115YG

Solcum Lane

DY103RT

Austcliffe Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.