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Wyre Forest Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Wyre Forest in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: October 01, 2024

101,800

Population

6.1%

Unqualified

4.1%

Unemployment

£28,538

Salary

£244,679

Property

Quick answer: Wyre Forest is a local authority in England. The population of Wyre Forest is 101,800. The population per square mile of Wyre Forest is 1,350. The average salary in Wyre Forest is £28,538 per year. The average property price in Wyre Forest is £244,679.


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Wyre Forest Demographics


The population of Wyre Forest is 101,800. The population per square mile of Wyre Forest is 1,350. The population has increased by 700 in the past year. The population has increased by 10,100 since 1981.


There are more females in Wyre Forest. They account for 51.1% of the population.


Wyre Forest Employment


65.8% of the people in Wyre Forest are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Wyre Forest is 4.1%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Wyre Forest Student Population


The student population of Wyre Forest is 3,300. Students account for 22.7% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


97.0% of the people in Wyre Forest have an NVQ1 qualification. 85.8% have an NVQ2 qualification. 61.4% have an NVQ3 qualification. 36.4% have an NVQ4 qualification.


6.1% of the people in Wyre Forest have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Wyre Forest Economy


There are 4,735 businesses in Wyre Forest. 90.8% are micro businesses. 7.9% are small businesses. 1.0% are medium businesses. 0.2% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Wyre Forest are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles businesses.


Wyre Forest Salary


The average salary in Wyre Forest is £28,538 per year. Males earn 22.2% more.


Salaries in Wyre Forest are 14.52% less than the national average of £33,384.


Wyre Forest Property


The average property price in Wyre Forest is £244,679. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Wyre Forest: £403,680 for detached houses. £248,281 for semi-detached houses. £198,951 for terrace houses. £127,805 for flats.