Compare Wyre Forest against Birmingham
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Wyre Forest and Birmingham.
Population comparison
- Population for Wyre Forest
- 101,139
- Population for Birmingham
- 1,140,525
- Difference
- -1,039,386
- Percentage Difference
- -167.42%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Wyre Forest
- 43,240 (73.4%)
- # People Employed in Birmingham
- 428,275 (57.9%)
- Difference
- 43,240
- Percentage Difference
- -163.32%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Wyre Forest
- 13,270 (22.5%)
- # People Inactive in Birmingham
- 259,090 (35.1%)
- Difference
- 13,270
- Percentage Difference
- -180.51%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Wyre Forest
- 2,385 (4.1%)
- # People unemployed in Birmingham
- 51,770 (7.0%)
- Difference
- 2,385
- Percentage Difference
- -182.38%
Comparing crimes by type for Wyre Forest and Birmingham
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Wyre Forest and Birmingham compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Wyre Forest | Crimes in Birmingham | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public order | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Compare crime rate by type for Wyre Forest and Birmingham from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Wyre Forest and Birmingham.
Compare Property prices over time for Wyre Forest and Birmingham
Showing crimes from 2010 up until January 2025. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £400,843.17 / £458,290.06 | £245,715.75 / £270,081.57 | £195,939.13 / £214,332.93 | £127,526.74 / £158,543.43 |
| 2022 | £386,469.30 / £439,500.75 | £237,168.64 / £259,293.53 | £190,220.98 / £206,506.34 | £124,636.28 / £151,064.69 |
| 2021 | £344,303.34 / £397,940.40 | £211,588.40 / £234,679.30 | £170,726.96 / £188,006.58 | £115,827.67 / £142,295.29 |
| 2020 | £310,719.92 / £363,588.27 | £192,863.06 / £216,690.70 | £154,935.13 / £173,049.53 | £108,495.32 / £134,954.58 |
| 2019 | £297,887.32 / £354,779.95 | £184,966.65 / £211,461.11 | £148,739.24 / £169,023.36 | £106,918.49 / £136,166.42 |
| 2018 | £288,482.96 / £343,491.56 | £178,673.20 / £204,490.74 | £144,137.77 / £163,778.08 | £105,068.67 / £133,941.90 |
| 2017 | £275,058.27 / £323,303.22 | £169,769.86 / £191,968.10 | £137,545.91 / £154,208.50 | £102,262.20 / £129,008.65 |
| 2016 | £260,901.49 / £301,347.11 | £161,557.75 / £179,129.75 | £131,452.96 / £144,475.08 | £96,143.13 / £118,949.66 |
| 2015 | £244,843.86 / £278,761.38 | £151,684.91 / £165,233.12 | £123,923.77 / £133,876.06 | £90,508.67 / £110,331.25 |
| 2014 | £234,075.78 / £264,226.25 | £145,618.42 / £156,773.01 | £119,581.73 / £127,715.58 | £87,764.82 / £105,239.61 |
| 2013 | £226,412.93 / £251,329.14 | £140,461.67 / £147,632.12 | £115,466.17 / £120,597.46 | £85,078.49 / £100,248.66 |
| 2012 | £222,691.68 / £245,465.22 | £138,422.46 / £144,415.81 | £113,703.92 / £118,148.53 | £84,978.67 / £99,234.16 |
| 2011 | £227,395.00 / £246,982.30 | £140,204.34 / £143,248.66 | £115,087.54 / £116,751.86 | £87,404.36 / £99,802.91 |
| 2010 | £226,718.10 / £250,908.11 | £140,993.67 / £147,242.36 | £116,774.42 / £120,764.06 | £88,773.78 / £102,676.45 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 36k vs 260k
- Median Salary
- £26,221 vs £25,495
- Annual Percentage Change
- 6.1% vs 5.0%
- Mean Salary
- £29,622 vs £29,949
See how Wyre Forest compares to other areas in West Midlands
| Industry | Wyre Forest Count | Birmingham Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 150 | 60 | +90 | + 85.71% |
| Production | 275 | 2,280 | -2,005 | -156.95% |
| Construction | 710 | 3,785 | -3,075 | -136.82% |
| Motor Trades | 165 | 1,270 | -1,105 | -154.01% |
| Wholesale | 185 | 1,880 | -1,695 | -164.16% |
| Retail | 295 | 4,480 | -4,185 | -175.29% |
| Transport | 760 | 2,545 | -1,785 | -108.02% |
| Accommodation Food | 405 | 2,540 | -2,135 | -144.99% |
| Information Comms | 145 | 2,035 | -1,890 | -173.39% |
| Finance Insurance | 65 | 665 | -600 | -164.38% |
| Property | 130 | 1,755 | -1,625 | -172.41% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 460 | 5,105 | -4,645 | -166.94% |
| Business Admin | 550 | 3,690 | -3,140 | -148.11% |
| Public Admin Defence | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0% |
| Education | 50 | 800 | -750 | -176.47% |
| Health | 110 | 2,355 | -2,245 | -182.15% |
| Arts Entertainment | 265 | 2,115 | -1,850 | -155.46% |