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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 56 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 per household in Wyre Forest Rural is £52,169 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). 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

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Wyre Forest Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,450,000.

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
Detached43£580,000
Flats6£108,500
Semi-Detached40£300,000
Terraced8£217,500

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

DY104NZ

Bournes Green

DY104NG

Tandys Lane

DY103TT

Gaymore Road

DY103RH

Lea Lane

DY103NL

Birmingham Road

DY104ES

Wyre Forest Rural

DY104PS

Dobes Lane

DY115TE

Sladd Lane

DY103QD

Wolverley Road

DY103FG

Beech View

DY103LX

Churchill Lane

DY103JR

Sculthorpe Road

DY103NN

Deansford Lane

DY103SB

Bridge Road

DY104AW

Stone Hill

DY103TL

Woodlands Road

DY104NY

Wyre Forest Rural

DY90BJ

Barrowhill Lane

DY103LS

Stakenbridge

DY90EE

Worcester Road

DY115XZ

Wolverley Village

DY104LL

Worcester Road

DY115RU

Drakelow Lane

DY115YG

Solcum Lane

DY103RP

Wolverley Road

DY115QH

Fairfield Lane

DY104BU

Worcester Road

DY104DN

Wyre Forest Rural

DY115XE

Wolverley Village

DY115ST

Sladd Lane

DY103TS

Elm Place

DY103PL

Axborough Lane

DY104LS

Harvington Hall Lane

DY115XN

Solcum Lane

DY115TS

Beechcote Avenue

DY103LA

Birmingham Road

DY115YN

New Road

DY103JB

Birmingham Road

DY104SE

Fishers Lane

DY104LF

Cursley Lane

DY103GJ

Rowan Close

DY103PE

Sugar Loaf Lane

DY104DH

Wyre Forest Rural

DY104RQ

Cakebole Lane

DY103TR

Elm Close

WR90NN

Clattercut Lane

DY103DZ

Eleanor Harrison Drive

DY103JN

Birmingham Road

DY103JL

Sculthorpe Road

DY115YD

Caunsall Road

DY90FA

Manor Gardens

DY104NL

Tandy's Lane

DY115TY

Hayes Road

DY103LZ

Churchill Lane

DY103NU

Ismere

DY115TQ

Sladd Lane

DY103DE

Churchill Lane

DY115QJ

Fairfield Lane

DY103TQ

West Head Road North

DY115YB

Caunsall Road

DY104PT

Brockencote

DY102YY

Sion Hill

DY102NX

Albrighton Drive

DY103LT

Stakenbridge Lane

DY104AX

Dunclent Lane

DY115UD

Knight Road

DY104LQ

Worcester Road

DY115YJ

Kinver Lane

DY103NP

Birmingham Road

DY103QE

Wolverley Road

DY103TP

Elan Close

DY115UN

Little Hayes

DY103NF

Elm Drive

DY104EZ

Granary Court

DY115TB

Hobro

DY115YW

Caunsall Road

DY115TA

Hobro

DY90ET

Broome

DY103JA

Churchill Lane

DY103JX

Roxall Close

DY103RU

Beechtree Lane

DY115TH

Wyre Forest Rural

DY103JF

Forge Lane

DY115SL

Kingsford Lane

DY104PG

Hillpool

DY103ND

Mill Lane

DY115YA

Bridge Road

DY104RG

Cakebole

DY104DD

Back Lane

DY104BG

Church Lane

DY104BJ

Vicarage Road

DY104QT

Clattercut Lane

DY103JE

Birmingham Road

DY115UF

Hayes Road

DY104PX

Brockencote

DY90BY

Drayton Grove

DY104LN

Worcester Road

DY103TF

Castle Road

DY104DW

Back Lane

DY103UH

Shrubbery Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.