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Wyre Forest

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About

Wyre Forest is a district in Worcestershire, West Midlands, known for its mix of woodland, rivers, and towns. The area is named after the Wyre Forest, a large ancient woodland that covers parts of the district. The River Severn and its tributaries flow through the region, shaping its landscape and providing natural habitats. Towns like Kidderminster, Stourport-on-Severn, and Bewdley offer urban centers with historical architecture and local amenities.

The district balances rural and urban life, with outdoor activities like walking and cycling popular in the forest and along the riverbanks. Kidderminster is the largest town, known for its carpet-making heritage, while Stourport-on-Severn features canals and marinas. Bewdley, a smaller market town, retains Georgian and Tudor influences. Wyre Forest provides a mix of industry, history, and natural scenery within the West Midlands.

Area overview

On average Wyre Forest has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wyre Forest is £40,625 per year. There are 39 schools in Wyre Forest: 28 primary (1 Outstanding and 20 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wyre Forest Population
101,607
Population density
520 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
93,961
92.47%
Other White
2,487
2.45%
Bangladeshi
748
0.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
606
0.6%
Irish
475
0.47%
Total population: 101,609

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
18,477
40.77%
Owns with a mortgage
12,681
27.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,366
14.05%
Other social rented
3,465
7.65%
Social rents from council
2,946
6.5%
Total households: 45,320

Property prices in Wyre Forest

Based on 1,179 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Wyre Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wyre Forest 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached386£370,000
Flats76£125,000
Semi-Detached427£250,000
Terraced290£190,000

10 years median price trend in Wyre Forest

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wyre Forest.

All wards in Wyre Forest

Aggborough & Spennells

Areley Kings & Riverside

Bewdley & Rock

Blakebrook & Habberley South

Broadwaters

Foley Park & Hoobrook

Franche & Habberley North

Lickhill

Mitton

Offmore & Comberton

Wribbenhall & Arley

Wyre Forest Rural

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.