WV7 3BP is a safe, established residential area on Green Lane, 0.7km from Whiston Cross in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Albrighton ward and the The Wrekin constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WV7 3BP are sourced from Output Area E00146816 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN LANE, WV7 3BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE, WV7 3BP.
293
47
£ 48,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV7 3BP 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WV7 3BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 77% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV7 3BP. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
WV7 3BP has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Albrighton Primary School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- David Austin Roses Limited0.6 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Pink Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford1.6 km
- Albrighton1.9 km
- Codsall6.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV73BP · Data under Open Government Licence