House prices in Wyre
The median price paid for a home in Wyre was £187,725 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,630 sales. House prices in Wyre fell 1.7% in the year to September 2026, and are 11.9% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Wyre was 12% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Wyre was £743 a month in August 2026, 6.9% up on a year earlier (ONS). Wyre had 7.3 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Wyre stands out
- In the year ending June 2025, Wyre had the 4th biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +21.5 per 1,000 residents.
- Wyre has the 30th most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.22 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Wyre has the 38th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £743 a month in August 2026.
House prices in Wyre
The median price paid in Wyre was £187,725 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,630 sales, or £2,280 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £300,000 | 448 | £2,735 | −2.2% | +8.3% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £185,000 | 732 | £2,299 | +1.6% | +19.4% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £128,000 | 345 | £1,596 | −1.5% | +11.3% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £93,000 | 105 | £1,764 | −3.1% | +16.2% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyre | £187,725 | −1.7% | +11.9% | £2,280 | +0.1% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Wyre sold for a median £2,280 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 12% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Wyre has the 40th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 14th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its −1.7% change over the year is the 91st biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 5th biggest fall of 35 local authorities in North West.
People moving in and out in Wyre
In the year ending June 2025, 8,175 people moved to Wyre from elsewhere in the UK and 5,619 moved away, a net gain of 2,556 (21.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Blackpool 2,186
- Fylde 590
- Lancaster 585
Most moved out to
- Blackpool 1,481
- Fylde 608
- Lancaster 369
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
How many homes sell in Wyre
1,447 homes were sold in Wyre in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.22 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Wyre were 7.5% up on the year before and 32.0% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 30th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th most of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Rents in Wyre
The average private rent in Wyre was £743 a month in August 2026, 6.9% up on a year earlier. Rents in Wyre are 28.3% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Wyre has the 38th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Crime in Wyre
The police recorded 8,249 crimes in Wyre in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.3 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Wyre fell 12.3% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 8.4% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.36 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.00 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.73 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.25 |
Wyre has the 126th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 9th lowest of 25 local authorities in North West.
The figure for North West leaves out Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Wyre
Wyre is the 147th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 150th |
| Income | 149th |
| Employment | 99th |
| Education and skills | 178th |
| Health | 69th |
| Crime | 180th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 242nd |
| Living environment | 120th |
Broadband and mobile in Wyre
92.4% of premises in Wyre can get gigabit broadband and 98.6% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 92.4% can get full fibre, and 0.3% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 109th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
91.6% of premises in Wyre get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Wyre
How much does a house cost in Wyre?
The median price paid for a home in Wyre was £187,725 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £300,000; semi-detached £185,000; terraced £128,000; flats £93,000.
Are house prices in Wyre going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Wyre fell 1.7%, and over five years it rose 11.9%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Wyre?
The average private rent in Wyre was £743 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £527; 2 bed £717; 3 bed £854; 4+ bed £1,242.
Is Wyre a safe place to live?
Wyre had 7.3 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 126th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North West was 8.4. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Wyre?
92.4% of premises in Wyre can get full fibre and 92.4% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Preston 11 km
- Fylde 13 km
- Blackpool 17 km
- South Ribble 20 km
- Lancaster 22 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.