Wychavon: population and statistics
Wychavon has a population of 139,175 (2025) across 663.5 km², or 210 people per km². It ranks 207 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +14.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 139,175 residents
- 663.5 km²
- 210 people/km²
Wychavon in numbers
Population of Wychavon over time
Wychavon had 121,990 residents in 2015 and 139,175 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 130,419 |
| 2021 | 133,084 |
| 2022 | 134,575 |
| 2023 | 136,959 |
| 2024 | 138,187 |
| 2025 | 139,175 |
All indicators for Wychavon
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Wychavon | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.1% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 56 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.9% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 275 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wychavon | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 62,710 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 181 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 22.7% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 249 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 25.4% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 37 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 57,356 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 179 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.2% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 98 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 10.2% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 71.3% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 83 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 13.1% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 302 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 15.6% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 123 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £322,623 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 130 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 225 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wychavon | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 65.7% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 269 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.1% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 179 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 9.0% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 57 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wychavon | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 7,340 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 165 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 52.7 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 84 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 6,655 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 156 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £36,175 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 250 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Wychavon | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 84.2% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 20 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.6% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 238 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wychavon | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.8% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 282 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Wychavon ranks 16 by population.
Households renting privately: 13.1% in Wychavon, compared with an average of 18.1% in West Midlands and 20.4% across the UK.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 84.2% in Wychavon, compared with an average of 73.9% in West Midlands and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households renting privately”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 92,926 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Worcester, 12.6 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Solihull (221,449 residents), 40 km away.
Business sectors: Wychavon
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.0% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.7% ×1.0
- Construction12.2% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.8% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
- Transport and storage4.9% ×1.2
Where is Wychavon?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wychavon?
Wychavon has 139,175 residents (2025), ranking 207 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Wychavon?
Wychavon covers 663.5 km², with a density of 210 people per km².
Is the population of Wychavon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wychavon went from 121,990 to 139,175, a change of +14.1%.
Where is Wychavon?
Wychavon is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.114, longitude −2.081.
Households renting privately: what is the figure for Wychavon?
In Wychavon, “Households renting privately” stands at 13.1% (2021), ranking 302 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 17.6%.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Wychavon?
In Wychavon, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 84.2% (2025-2026), ranking 20 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border Wychavon?
The nearest to Wychavon are Worcester (13 km), Tewkesbury (14 km), Malvern Hills (18 km), Redditch (21 km), Cheltenham (24 km).