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Wyre Forest Rural

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wyre Forest Rural Population

9,581

Population density

128.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,888

92.74%

Bangladeshi

158

1.65%

Indian

108

1.13%

Other White

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.55%

Total population: 9,584

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	43	£580,000	£312,500	£425,000	£852,500	£1,055,500
Flats	6	£108,500	£82,000	£104,000	£132,500	£181,250
Semi-Detached	40	£300,000	£189,875	£273,750	£360,750	£512,625
Terraced	8	£217,500	£162,000	£190,000	£239,875	£318,200

10 years median price trend in Wyre Forest Rural

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Wyre Forest Rural

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Wyre Forest Rural

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