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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

WR90NR

Well Lane

DY104RF

Cakebole

DY104DL

Wyre Forest Rural

DY104NF

Sandy Lane

DY115SN

Kingsford Lane

DY103JU

St James Court

DY104NE

Worcester Road

DY104SP

St Cassians Way

DY115SX

Hobro Lane

DY104PU

Brockencote

DY115UJ

Wardle Way

DY115YU

Gipsy Lane

DY82SA

Crown Lane

DY104NA

Woodrow Lane

DY103PN

Waggon Lane

DY104LU

Elm Place

DY103UW

Shrubbery Hill

DY103PU

Parkgate Road

DY104SN

St Cassians Way

DY104SL

The Green

DY90HS

Worcester Road

DY103UB

Highfield Road

DY115XW

Blakeshall

DY115SJ

Wyre Forest Rural

DY104NT

Tanwood Lane

DY103TW

Brampton Close

DY104QS

Lodge Ford Hill

DY103JG

Belbroughton Road

DY103FP

Lea Castle Drive

DY103PT

Stourbridge Road

DY103UF

Beeston Road

DY115RT

Bridgnorth Road

DY103RW

Wolverley Road

DY115SU

Hobro

DY115XB

Wyre Forest Rural

DY90BL

Barrow Hill

DY103UP

Austcliffe Road

DY104BA

Dunclent Lane

DY104PZ

Brockencote

DY104QG

Woodrow

DY104BL

Heath Lane

DY115XF

The Shortyard

DY90EH

Watery Lane

DY103LN

Wyre Forest Rural

DY103RN

Wolverley Road

DY104NR

Tanwood Lane

DY104QX

Lodge Ford Hill

DY103RT

Austcliffe Lane

DY104NU

Tanwood Lane

DY104BT

Worcester Road

DY115TU

Franche Road

DY103GQ

Wild Cherry Grove

DY103UJ

Portway Place

DY115AF

Attwood Close

DY115RZ

Drakelow Lane

DY90EG

Yieldingtree

DY90BN

Drayton

DY104PE

Hillpool

DY103NB

Churchill Lane

DY103UD

Clee Road

DY115TR

Mill Lane

WR90NG

Clattercut Lane

DY103JD

Birmingham Road

DY104BD

Stone Hill

DY104HR

Stanklyn Lane

DY103JZ

Lynwood Drive

DY103GN

Viola Place

DY103NE

Brookside Way

DY104SF

Hemming Way

DY103TU

Gaymore Road

DY103GE

Wyre Forest Rural

DY103FD

Bluebell Crescent

DY90BS

Egg Lane

DY115TX

Wyre Forest Rural

DY103JT

Swan Close

DY103FE

Ash Way

DY104LA

Worcester Road

DY103FW

Gorse Place

DY103LF

Station Drive

DY103LL

Wyre Forest Rural

DY103RY

The Crescent

DY75NG

Compton

DY90HD

Broome Lane

DY115UL

Hayes Road

DY104BQ

Deansford Lane

DY115XD

Wolverley Village

DY104BH

Butts Lane

DY104DF

Back Lane

DY115XR

Blakeshall

DY104NQ

Worcester Road

DY115TG

Shatterford Lane

DY115SE

Sheepwash Lane

DY103GH

Red Oak Drive

DY115SQ

Castle Hill

DY115XJ

Blakeshall Lane

DY103TJ

West Head Road North

DY104PY

Brockencote

DY115UE

Sebright Road

DY115YE

Orchard Grove

DY104QR

Fox Lane

Data Sources

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