Area Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WV7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WV7 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

7,922

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
workEmployment
6/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WV7's 68% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 18.2% year-on-year.

home £388,750 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV7 is a postcode district in Shropshire, West Midlands, covering 200 active and 57 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WV7 (12%) is characterised by a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (12%). This mix of 11 distinct neighbourhood types makes WV7 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WV7 are around £388k, up 18.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across WV7 is moderate at 100 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WV7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences347
Anti-social behaviour97
Other theft70
Shoplifting50
Vehicle crime46

school Local Schools

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Albrighton Primary School & Nursery

Good291 pupils
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good192 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shrewsbury Arms
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Summer House @ Boningale
  • Harp Hotel
  • The Crown
  • The Old Bush
  • The Royal
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Cosford SF Connect M & S Simply Foods / Wild Bean Cafe
  • The Cowshed
  • Albrighton Fish And Chips
  • Albrighton Garden Centre And Restaurant
  • Aroma Restaurant
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-Operative
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Hewitts Butchers
  • Spar
  • Subway JSK Food Services
  • The Pink Shop
  • Albrighton News Ltd
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Albrighton Balti Bazaar
  • Mr Chef Chinese Takeaway