Is WV7 3BA a safe place to live?

Yes, WV7 3BA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of WV7 3BA?

The population for the WV7 3BA area is approximately 297 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

FARM DRIVE, WV7 3BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARM DRIVE, WV7 3BA.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV7 3BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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9/10

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6/10

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1/10

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2/10

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8/10

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Area Character

WV7 3BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV7 3BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Farm Drive, 1.2km from Burnhill Green in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Albrighton ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WV7 3BA are sourced from Output Area E00146820 (shared with 16 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 3BA. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%

Asian / British Asian1.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 36%

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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WV7 3BA has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Cosford3.6 km
Albrighton3.6 km
Codsall7.1 km