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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.