House prices in Wyre Forest
The median price paid for a home in Wyre Forest was £243,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,289 sales. House prices in Wyre Forest fell 4.7% in the year to September 2026, and are 13.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Wyre Forest was about the same as the median for West Midlands (£245,000). The average private rent in Wyre Forest was £825 a month in August 2026, 2.4% down on a year earlier (ONS). Wyre Forest had 8.1 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Wyre Forest stands out
- Rents in Wyre Forest had the biggest rent fall of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (−2.4%).
- Prices in Wyre Forest had the 16th biggest price fall of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (−4.7%).
House prices in Wyre Forest
The median price paid in Wyre Forest was £243,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,289 sales, or £2,880 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | West Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £351,000 | 380 | £3,375 | −2.5% | +13.7% | £390,000 |
| Semi-detached | £242,000 | 447 | £2,899 | −3.2% | +15.2% | £247,000 |
| Terraced | £187,000 | 353 | £2,405 | +1.1% | +15.4% | £200,000 |
| Flats | £122,000 | 109 | £2,245 | −3.4% | +10.9% | £135,000 |
Compared with West Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyre Forest | £243,000 | −4.7% | +13.0% | £2,880 | −3.2% |
| West Midlands | £245,000 | 0.0% | +12.9% | £2,950 | +0.1% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Wyre Forest sold for a median £2,880 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 2% lower than the figure for West Midlands (£2,950).
Wyre Forest has the 112th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 14th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Its −4.7% change over the year is the 16th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 2nd biggest fall of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Rents in Wyre Forest
The average private rent in Wyre Forest was £825 a month in August 2026, 2.4% down on a year earlier. Rents in Wyre Forest are 27.7% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Wyre Forest has the 76th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
How many homes sell in Wyre Forest
1,167 homes were sold in Wyre Forest in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.12 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Wyre Forest were 7.1% up on the year before and 21.9% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 94th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th most of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Wyre Forest
The police recorded 7,945 crimes in Wyre Forest in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.1 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Wyre Forest fell 6.3% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 14.8% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.45 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.06 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.17 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.45 |
Wyre Forest has the 130th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 10th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
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 Forest
Wyre Forest is the 118th most 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 | 118th |
| Income | 123rd |
| Employment | 96th |
| Education and skills | 70th |
| Health | 117th |
| Crime | 138th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 186th |
| Living environment | 113th |
Broadband and mobile in Wyre Forest
88.1% of premises in Wyre Forest can get gigabit broadband and 98.4% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 82.2% can get full fibre, and 0.3% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 144th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
87.6% of premises in Wyre Forest get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Wyre Forest
In the year ending June 2025, 4,949 people moved to Wyre Forest from elsewhere in the UK and 3,790 moved away, a net gain of 1,159 (11.2 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Dudley 730
- Birmingham 588
- Bromsgrove 361
Most moved out to
- Dudley 293
- Shropshire 285
- Birmingham 264
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Wyre Forest
How much does a house cost in Wyre Forest?
The median price paid for a home in Wyre Forest was £243,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £351,000; semi-detached £242,000; terraced £187,000; flats £122,000.
Are house prices in Wyre Forest going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Wyre Forest fell 4.7%, and over five years it rose 13.0%. Across West Midlands prices did not change 0.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Wyre Forest?
The average private rent in Wyre Forest was £825 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £584; 2 bed £741; 3 bed £897; 4+ bed £1,240.
Is Wyre Forest a safe place to live?
Wyre Forest had 8.1 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 130th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for West Midlands was 8.3. 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 Forest?
82.2% of premises in Wyre Forest can get full fibre and 88.1% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Dudley 15 km
- Bromsgrove 17 km
- Worcester 21 km
- Sandwell 22 km
- Redditch 24 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.