Postcode Analysis Wyre Forest, West Midlands

WV98 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV98 1AQ.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV98 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WV98 1AQ's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WV98 1AQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Summerfield in Kidderminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Aggborough & Spennells ward and the Wyre Forest constituency.

The people who live in WV98 1AQ are typical of a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WV98 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00165362 (shared with 161 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV98 1AQ. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WV98 1AQ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Burglary6
Shoplifting5
Other theft4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Heronswood Primary School

Good439 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Mare And Colt0.4 km
  • The Viaduct Tavern0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Gather & Gather By CH & CO Catering Ltd0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • B And M Retail0.9 km
  • Hoobrook Stores0.9 km
  • Sweets4Gifts0.8 km
  • MR Service Station At Total Service Station1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chip Inn0.9 km
  • New Star0.8 km
  • Spennells Takeaway0.8 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidderminster2.3 km
  • Hartlebury3.4 km
  • Blakedown6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Driving Test Station0.1 km
  • Driving Test Station0.2 km
  • Hoo Farm Industrial Estate0.3 km
  • Sanderling Court0.4 km
  • Turnstone Road0.5 km