Is WV98 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in WV98 are higher than average, at 375 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of WV98?

The population for the WV98 area is approximately 1,048 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

WV98 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WV98 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

1,048

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,250 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10

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10/10

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5/10

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6/10

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5/10

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7/10

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4/10

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10/10

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7/10

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Area Character

WV98 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV98 is a postcode district in Wyre Forest, West Midlands, covering 397 active and 3 retired postcodes.

The majority of WV98 (83% of postcodes) consists of a comfortable family suburb — semi-detached homes, good schools, low crime.

Safety: Crime runs above average across WV98 at 375 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WV98 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.9%

Asian / British Asian16.9%

Black / African / Caribbean8.8%

Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences119

Other theft76

Anti-social behaviour38

Public order35

Shoplifting32