Wyre Forest
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Wyre Forest in Worcestershire is named after its large woodland area, a haven for wildlife and outdoor activities. The main town, Kidderminster, is known for its carpet-making heritage and the Severn Valley Railway. The area offers scenic walks, cycle trails, and a mix of market town amenities and rural beauty.
Wards in Wyre Forest
Wyre Forest is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aggborough & Spennells
- Areley Kings & Riverside
- Bewdley & Rock
- Blakebrook & Habberley South
- Broadwaters
- Foley Park & Hoobrook
- Franche & Habberley North
- Lickhill
- Mitton
- Offmore & Comberton
- Wribbenhall & Arley
- Wyre Forest Rural
Wyre Forest is a constituency that covers these wards in Wyre Forest.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 19,139 | 18.70% | 1,308,985 | 21.74% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,465 | 6.32% | 510,833 | 8.48% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,348 | 11.09% | 781,568 | 12.98% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,379 | 16.98% | 1,121,358 | 18.62% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,923 | 21.42% | 1,161,368 | 19.29% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 26,074 | 25.48% | 1,137,541 | 18.89% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 93,961 | 92.47% | 71.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,487 | 2.45% | 4.18% | 6.15% |
| Bangladeshi | 748 | 0.74% | 1.30% | 1.08% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 606 | 0.60% | 1.36% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 475 | 0.47% | 0.80% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 467 | 0.46% | 0.78% | 0.82% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 451 | 0.44% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Indian | 437 | 0.43% | 4.64% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 370 | 0.36% | 1.48% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 318 | 0.31% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 284 | 0.28% | 0.58% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 244 | 0.24% | 0.56% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 169 | 0.17% | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| African | 159 | 0.16% | 2.45% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 140 | 0.14% | 5.36% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 113 | 0.11% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 67 | 0.07% | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 64 | 0.06% | 0.53% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 49 | 0.05% | 0.11% | 0.17% |