Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

DONINGTON LANE, WV7 3AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONINGTON LANE, WV7 3AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

269

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Average age 58, 78% owned. WV7 3AD is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £630k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV7 3AD is a sought-after residential area on Donington Lane, 0.8km from Shackerley in Albrighton. Administratively it sits within Albrighton ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV7, WV7 3AD offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £630k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WV7 3AD are sourced from Output Area E00146910 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV7 3AD. The average age is 57.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 630,000

1 sales · Mean £ 630,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

WV7 3AD has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good192 pupils1.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Albrighton1.2 km
  • Cosford2.4 km
  • Codsall5.1 km