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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

DY103GA

Hurcott Lane

DY103TY

Eleanor Harrison Drive

DY103TA

Lea Lane

DY102PW

Hurcott Rise

DY104QN

Lower Chaddesley Cottages

DY104QH

The Holloway

DY115TP

Franche Road

DY104NS

Sam Spencer Court

DY102NY

Podmore Close

DY104LX

Worcester Road

DY103RR

Beechtree Lane

DY103JW

Birmingham Road

DY103SH

Bridge Road

DY115XQ

Blakeshall Lane

DY104DS

Wyre Forest Rural

DY102YX

Sion Hill

DY103SA

Bridge Road

DY103UR

Austcliffe Road

DY104BY

Back Lane

DY103TE

Castle Road

DY103FT

Dahlia Crescent

DY104RB

Outwood

DY103GG

Laurel Grove

DY103RL

Lea Lane

DY104BB

Stone Hill

DY104NH

Tandys Lane

DY104AP

Stanklyn Lane

DY103PX

Brown Westhead Park

DY103NJ

Wannerton

DY121TP

Bridgnorth Road

DY115YL

Caunsall Road

DY103UA

Staite Drive

DY115SP

Sladd Lane

DY103SD

Bridge Road

DY104QD

The Holloway

DY104PB

Wyre Forest Rural

DY104DX

Curslow Lane

DY103FH

Clover Avenue

DY104LJ

Worcester Road

DY103JY

The Avenue

DY104EA

Curslow Lane

DY104LW

Park Lane

DY90ER

Worcester Road

DY103TB

Castle Road

DY104NB

Deansford Lane

DY115TN

Wyre Forest Rural

DY104DR

Wyre Forest Rural

DY104BE

Church Lane

DY103LB

Halfshire Lane

DY90EJ

Yieldingtree

DY103BY

Austcliffe Lane

DY104PF

Hillpool

DY103FF

Acorn Road

DY104AN

Stone Hill

DY104PW

Wyre Forest Rural

DY103FX

Holly Place

DY103JJ

Belbroughton Road

DY103LH

Birmingham Road

DY104SD

The Village

DY115QP

Lowe Lane

DY115SS

Lower Kingsford Lane

DY90DG

Drayton Road

DY104EB

Curslow Lane

DY103GL

Tulip Tree Road

DY104QA

Brockencote

DY115XA

Brookside Cottages

DY102PH

Bowdler Close

DY90HB

Redhall Farm Road

DY104SJ

Malvern View

DY103NH

Wannerton

DY104AU

Dunclent

DY104SA

The Village

DY104LT

Morton Road

DY104LP

Bromsgrove Road

DY103LE

Gladstone Place

DY90EL

Yieldingtree

DY103LY

Church Farm Cottage

DY104NX

Tanwood Lane

DY103FS

Cypress Close

DY102FD

Betula Place

DY104DJ

Wyre Forest Rural

DY104DB

Back Lane

DY104DU

Curslow Lane

DY103GP

Whitebeam Close

DY103NX

Waterworks Cottages

DY104SG

Briar Hill

DY104SH

Briar Hill

DY90BT

Drayton Road

DY104ED

Droitwich Road

DY103UE

Beeston Road

DY90HA

Broome

DY103NA

Churchill Lane

DY115SW

Kingsford Lane

DY104DA

Back Lane

DY104AR

Butts Lane

DY103RB

Castle Road

DY115UG

Knight Road

DY103GD

Jasmine Crescent

DY104LY

Worcester Road

DY115XP

Blakeshall

Data Sources

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