Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

HOLYHEAD ROAD, WV7 3BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLYHEAD ROAD, WV7 3BT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

293

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Avg Age

47

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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 3BT 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV7 3BT — age 47, 77% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £410k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WV7 3BT is a safe, established residential area on Holyhead Road, 0.1km from Whiston Cross in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Albrighton ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

For serious buyers, WV7 3BT is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV7 3BT are sourced from Output Area E00146816 (shared with 20 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 3BT. 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

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

Detached

£ 362,500

2 sales · Mean £ 362,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

WV7 3BT has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • David Austin Roses Limited0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford1.6 km
  • Albrighton2.6 km
  • Shifnal6.0 km