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Location in WorcestershireBugle Gate sits where the marker shows within the county.

24,301
Population
9,867
Households
5 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£47,903
Avg. household income
950
Businesses
574
People per km²
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About Bugle Gate

Bugle Gate is a small settlement located in the county of Worcestershire, in the West Midlands region of England. It lies within the DY13 postcode area, situated near the border with Shropshire. The area is predominantly rural, with open countryside and scattered residential properties. The name Bugle Gate likely derives from a historical crossing point or gateway in the local landscape, possibly associated with old drovers' roads or footpaths. The surrounding land is largely agricultural, with fields and hedgerows typical of the English countryside. There are no major amenities within Bugle Gate itself, but nearby villages provide basic services. The area is accessible by road, with the A442 running close by, connecting it to larger towns such as Bewdley and Kidderminster. The local environment offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural surroundings.

School Ratings in Bugle Gate

There are 31 schools in and around Bugle Gate. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bugle Gate

The average property price is £258K, with semi-detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £223K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bugle Gate

Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Criminal damage & arson is prevalent across Bugle Gate, with 21 recorded incidents in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bugle Gate

Bugle Gate sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Bugle Gate

There are 3 GP surgeries within three miles of Bugle Gate, the nearest being Ombersley Medical Centre (2.3 miles away).

Local Data for Bugle Gate

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Property Prices 3,291 sales

Average Price £258K
£800 , £6.8M
Detached £346K 1,020
Semi £223K 1,044
Terraced £184K 751
Flat £129K 283

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

20 Primary
2 Secondary
9 Other
Good 6

Ofsted ratings for schools in the DY13 postcode area.

Sytchampton Endowed Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Astley CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles Half Crown Wood Children's Centre Good 2.1 miles St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles Cambian New Elizabethan School Not applicable Requires Improvement 2.2 miles Hartlebury CofE Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Ombersley Endowed First School Primary 2.7 miles Stourport Primary Academy Primary 2.8 miles Wilden All Saints CofE Primary School Primary 3 miles The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College Secondary Good 3.1 miles St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Primary 3.1 miles Aurora Wilden View School Not applicable Good 3.2 miles

Household Income in Bugle Gate ONS 2023

The average total household income in Bugle Gate is approximately £47,903 a year before tax, 13% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £34,342. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Bugle Gate £47,903
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £34,342.

Businesses in Bugle Gate ONS 2025

There are approximately 950 active businesses based in Bugle Gate, around 39 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 9 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

950 Total businesses
39 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 91%
Small, 10-49 8%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Bugle Gate IMD 2025

Bugle Gate sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
6/10
Employment
6/10
Education
5/10
Health
6/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
5/10
Children 0-15 16%
Working age 56%
Older 65+ 28%
3,774 Children (0-15) 16%
13,651 Working Age 56%
6,872 Older (65+) 28%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 30.2% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bugle Gate 108 crimes · April 2026

Average Crime Area

Reported crime levels in Bugle Gate sit broadly in line with national averages for a town of this size. Violence & sexual offences accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.

Violence & Sexual Offences 51
Criminal Damage & Arson 21
Other Theft 8
Shoplifting 8
Public Order 6
Burglary 3
Drugs 3
Vehicle Crime 3
Robbery 2
Other Crime 2
Bicycle Theft 1
Local Policing
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Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Hartlebury Train Station 2.6 miles
Droitwich Spa Train Station 4.9 miles
Blakedown Train Station 7.7 miles
Worcester Foregate Street Train Station 7.8 miles
Worcester Shrub Hill Train Station 7.9 miles
Bromsgrove Train Station 8.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Lineholt Common 0 yards The Burf 0.6 miles Winnall 0.6 miles Lineholt 0.6 miles Lincomb 0.6 miles Comhampton 0.9 miles Wood Green 1.2 miles Acton 1.2 miles Boreley 1.2 miles Titton 1.2 miles Sytchampton 1.4 miles Dunhampton 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Wyre Forest
County Worcestershire
Ward Areley Kings & Riverside
Constituency Wyre Forest
Parish Stourport-on-Severn
Region West Midlands

Home Ownership in Bugle Gate

Of the 10,900 households in and around Bugle Gate, 75% are owned, 11% are socially rented and 14% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 75% Social rented 11% Private rented 14%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bugle Gate.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bugle Gate

What is the population of Bugle Gate?
Bugle Gate has a population of approximately 24,301 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Bugle Gate?
The average property in and around Bugle Gate sold for about £258,252, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 26% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Bugle Gate a deprived area?
Bugle Gate sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 5 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Bugle Gate?
Bugle Gate is covered by the DY13 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Bugle Gate?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Bugle Gate, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Bugle Gate?
The nearest railway station to Bugle Gate is Hartlebury Train Station, about 2.6 miles away.

Streets in DY13 30 shown View all streets

( Geopark Way ) 2 ( Severn Way ) 1 A449 5 Abberley Avenue 7 Almond Way 1 Anchor Drive 2 Ankerdine Avenue 1 Areley Common 7 Areley Lane 1 Ash Grove 1 Aspen Walk 2 Astley Court 1 Astley Gardens 2 Awford Lane 1 Badgers Walk 2 Bala Close 1 Baldwin Gardens 3 Baldwin Road 3 Barnfield Road 2 Barracks Road 2 Beach Road 1 Berkeley Crescent 1 Bewdley Road 9 Bewdley Road North 3 Bigbury Lane 2 Bilberry Close 3 Birchfield Drive 1 Bishop Street 1 Bishops Wood Lane 1 Bower Bank 1

Postcodes in DY13 50 shown View all postcodes

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