Wyre Forest
§ This page gives an overview of the Wyre Forest local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Wyre Forest district lies in north-west Worcestershire, with Kidderminster as its main town, historically renowned for carpet manufacturing. Bewdley adds Georgian riverside charm along the Severn, and Stourport-on-Severn is a canal town with historic basins and waterways. The Wyre Forest itself, a large ancient woodland, offers wildlife habitats, trails, and scenic landscapes. The district’s mix of rivers, woodlands, and historic towns creates a balance of natural and cultural attractions.
Wyre Forest Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Wyre Forest local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Wyre Forest can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Wyre Forest.
Key Facts about Wyre Forest
What region is Wyre Forest in? Wyre Forest is in the West Midlands of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Wyre Forest in? Wyre Forest is located in the county of Worcestershire.
Is Wyre Forest a city? No, Wyre Forest is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Wyre Forest? The local authority for this district is: Wyre Forest District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Worcestershire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Worcestershire County Council.
▶ Official website of Wyre Forest District Council 🔗 wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Which police force covers Wyre Forest? Policing in Wyre Forest is provided by West Mercia Police 🔗 westmercia.police.uk, which serves 9 local authority districts: Bromsgrove ⁞ Herefordshire, County of ⁞ Malvern Hills ⁞ Redditch ⁞ Shropshire ⁞ Telford and Wrekin ⁞ Worcester ⁞ Wychavon ⁞ Wyre Forest.
Constituencies in Wyre Forest
Wyre Forest is divided into 1 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
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
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Wyre Forest
Wyre Forest is fully parished: 13 civil parishes, listed A-Z below.
- Bewdley
- Broome
- Chaddesley Corbett
- Churchill and Blakedown
- Kidderminster
- Kidderminster Foreign
- Ribbesford
- Rock
- Rushock
- Stone
- Stourport-on-Severn
- Upper Arley
- Wolverley and Cookley
A civil parish is the lowest tier of local government in England, used for villages, small towns, and suburbs. They have their own local authority, either a parish council or a parish meeting, which provides local services like managing parks, allotments, and streetlights, and represents the community's views to larger councils.
We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Wyre Forest
Below is a list of post towns in Wyre Forest, grouped by postcode area:
- DY ▸ Bewdley (DY12) ⁞ Kidderminster (DY10 / DY11 / DY14) ⁞ Stourport-on-Severn (DY13)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Wyre Forest
Wyre Forest covers 16 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bewdley
- Blakedown
- Callow Hill
- Clows Top *
- Cookley
- Cutnall Green *
- Far Forest
- Hagley *
- Kidderminster
- Lem Hill *
- Lower Heath *
- Mustow Green
- Stourport-on-Severn *
- Summerfield *
- Trimpley
- Wolverley
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Wyre Forest.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Wyre Forest
Wyre Forest is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Wyre Forest Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- West Midlands Trains (West Midlands Railway) ▸ Kidderminster (DY10 1QZ) ⁞ Blakedown (DY10 3LF)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Wyre Forest compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Wyre Forest compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Wyre Forest has 12 electoral wards.
Wyre Forest has a population of 103,913 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Wyre Forest
This chart shows the population trend for Wyre Forest from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Wyre Forest can be found on the ONS statistics for Wyre Forest.