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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wyre Forest Rural is £52,169 per year. There are 5 schools in Wyre Forest Rural: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wyre Forest Rural is home to around 9,581 people, with a population density of about 128.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.2(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.9(+10%)
Burglary
5.84(+44%)
Other theft
5.74(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.11(-30%)
West Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,571
32.05%
No qualifications
1,627
20.28%
Level 3 (A level)
1,312
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,147
14.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
711
8.86%
Total 16+ residents: 8,022

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

Median price£361,500
Price per sq ft£329
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£269K – £525K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £361,500 (about £329 per square foot) in Wyre Forest Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wyre Forest Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£507,500£354
Semi-Detached42£297,290£311
Terraced6£242,250£321
Flats8£108,500£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wyre Forest Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wyre Forest Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£465,000£126,500£235,000£215,000
2017£505,000£90,500£238,000£207,000
2018£425,000£79,975£250,000£255,000
2019£400,000£125,000£250,000£205,000
2020£400,000£103,725£235,000£268,750
2021£450,000£126,750£272,500£243,500
2022£425,000£151,000£278,000£270,000
2023£429,995£138,900£282,500£320,000
2024£434,995£127,500£267,995£254,998
2025£507,500£110,000£294,995£244,750
2026£462,500£115,000£265,000£402,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wyre Forest Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wyre Forest Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£206£210£269
2017£259£147£223£254
2018£271£144£218£266
2019£259£175£266£244
2020£284£164£264£231
2021£304£197£302£264
2022£321£234£314£320
2023£327£205£317£322
2024£336£215£316£297
2025£349£199£313£318
2026£376£148£290£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wyre Forest Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Wyre Forest Rural

Is Wyre Forest Rural safe?

Wyre Forest Rural records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wyre Forest Rural?

The median sale price in Wyre Forest Rural is £361,500 (about £329 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Wyre Forest Rural?

Wyre Forest Rural has 4 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Wyre Forest Rural?

Wyre Forest Rural scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wyre Forest Rural sits around rank 16,590 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 Wyre Forest Rural?

The average household income in Wyre Forest Rural is around £52,169 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wyre Forest Rural?

Wyre Forest Rural is represented by 3 elected councillors: Ian David Hardiman (Conservative and Unionist Party), Marcus John Hart (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Robin Macdonald Drew (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Wyre Forest Rural

DY104QJ

Dorhall

DY103NQ

Mill Close

DY115SG

Birds Barn Lane

DY103NY

Stourbridge Road

DY104RE

Long More

DY115SA

Kingsford Lane

DY104PJ

Stone

DY104NJ

Hillpool Top

DY115SR

Kingsford Lane

DY90EZ

Broome

DY103RS

Common Barn Lane

DY103RX

Wolverhampton Road

DY104LH

Wyre Forest Rural

DY90HN

Thicknall Lane

DY104RS

Kittiwake Drive

DY104QU

Clattercut Lane

DY103RE

Castle Barns

DY90EX

Hossil Lane

DY104AY

Dunclent

DY104QQ

Dorhall

DY103JP

The Croft

DY103JS

Wheatmill Close

DY115TZ

Sebright Road

DY103GF

Knoll Close

DY103RJ

Upper Lea Cottages

DY104BZ

Back Lane

DY103LU

Churchill Lane

DY104DE

Wyre Forest Rural

DY104DY

Cakebole

DY104DP

Back Lane

DY115SZ

Hobro

DY104PH

Bromsgrove Road

DY90EN

Hackmans Gate

DY115SY

Hobro Lane

DY90HE

Broome

DY103LD

New Wood Lane

DY104DT

Wyre Forest Rural

DY103LG

Birmingham Road

DY90EW

Belbroughton Road

DY103NG

Wannerton Road

DY115SF

Sheepwash Lane

DY103TG

Westhead Road

DY103PR

Stourbridge Road

DY104ND

Bissell Estate Farm Cottage

DY104PR

Brockencote

DY103QB

Wyre Forest Rural

DY90EP

Worcester Road

DY103RZ

Wolverhampton Road

DY104BS

Heath Lane

DY104PP

Redcross

DY103NS

Birmingham Road

DY104AJ

Bromsgrove Road

WR90NW

Clattercut Lane

DY115TD

Horseley Hill

DY115AE

Blakeshall Lane

DY115YF

Winston Road

DY115RY

Drakelow Lane

DY103US

Austcliffe Gardens

DY103LJ

Birmingham Road

DY115UA

Sebright Road

DY90BW

Drayton Terrace

DY103LQ

Birmingham Road

DY115SH

Castle Hill

DY104RD

Long More

DY104PL

Winterfold

DY103FZ

Horse Chestnut Close

DY104QF

Woodrow

DY104NN

Tandy's Lane

DY115YH

Caunsall Road

DY103TD

Castle Road

DY103RA

Wolverhampton Road

DY115UB

Sebright Green

DY103FB

Lea Castle Drive

WR90NP

Lunnon Lane

DY104LD

Curslow Lane

DY104HS

Stanklyn Lane

DY103PH

Hurcott Lane

DY104AZ

Dunclent

DY104QL

Drayton Road

DY103NT

Beechtree Lane

DY102FF

Gibberd Way

DY103FR

Crocus Way

DY90ES

Broome Lane

DY90EU

Broome

DY115RP

Bridgnorth Road

DY104LR

Harvington Hall Lane

DY103TX

Austcliffe Lane

DY103GR

Deansford Lane

DY104BF

Manor Court

DY103UN

Shrubbery Hill

DY103JH

Belbroughton Road

DY104AT

Dunclent Lane

DY104FB

Curslow Lane

DY90HT

Worcester Road

DY104LZ

Wyre Forest Rural

DY103UQ

Lionfields Close

DY90EQ

Yieldingtree

DY115XH

Blakeshall Lane

DY103QA

Wolverley Road

DY104RH

Dobes Lane