Wyre Forest: population and statistics
Wyre Forest has a population of 104,179 (2025) across 195.4 km², or 533 people per km². It ranks 285 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 104,179 residents
- 195.4 km²
- 533 people/km²
Wyre Forest in numbers
Population of Wyre Forest over time
Wyre Forest had 100,052 residents in 2015 and 104,179 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 101,315 |
| 2021 | 101,791 |
| 2022 | 102,243 |
| 2023 | 102,965 |
| 2024 | 103,558 |
| 2025 | 104,179 |
All indicators for Wyre Forest
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 | Wyre Forest | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.7% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 63 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.1% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 262 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wyre Forest | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 49,390 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 245 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 27.2% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 203 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 18.1% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 158 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 45,320 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 241 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 85.0% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 153 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 12.6% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 186 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 69.8% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 103 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.0% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 207 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.1% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 167 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £230,984 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 228 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −0.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 279 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wyre Forest | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 75.4% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 177 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.4% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 207 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 126 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wyre Forest | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,085 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 312 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 39.2 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 251 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,565 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 306 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £34,661 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 302 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Wyre Forest | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 72.6% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 262 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.4% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 142 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wyre Forest | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 16.3% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 192 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Wyre Forest ranks 24 by population.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £34,661 in Wyre Forest, compared with an average of £37,210 in West Midlands and £39,498 across the UK.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 25.7% in Wyre Forest, compared with an average of 19.1% in West Midlands and 19.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,373 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Bromsgrove, 14.7 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Dudley (333,941 residents), 17 km away.
Business sectors: Wyre Forest
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 trade18.8% ×1.2
- Construction15.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.5
- Other service activities4.9% ×1.2
- Transport and storage4.3% ×1.0
Where is Wyre Forest?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wyre Forest?
Wyre Forest has 104,179 residents (2025), ranking 285 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Wyre Forest?
Wyre Forest covers 195.4 km², with a density of 533 people per km².
Is the population of Wyre Forest growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wyre Forest went from 100,052 to 104,179, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Wyre Forest?
Wyre Forest is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.389, longitude −2.255.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Wyre Forest?
In Wyre Forest, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £34,661 (2025), ranking 302 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Wyre Forest?
In Wyre Forest, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 25.7% (2025), ranking 63 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Which local authorities border Wyre Forest?
The nearest to Wyre Forest are Bromsgrove (15 km), Dudley (17 km), Sandwell (21 km), Worcester (22 km), Wolverhampton (24 km).