Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

DELAWARE AVENUE, WV7 3BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DELAWARE AVENUE, WV7 3BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

321

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV7 3BW spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.0% year-on-year.

home £268,222 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV7 3BW is a safe, established residential area on Delaware Avenue, 1.3km from Whiston Cross in Albrighton. Administratively it sits within Albrighton ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

The people who live in WV7 3BW are typical of a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 7.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV7 3BW are sourced from Output Area E00146819 (shared with 4 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 3BW. The average age is 35.3. 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 Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 287,500

2 sales · Mean £ 287,500

Terraced

£ 263,000

1 sales · Mean £ 263,000

Semi-Detached

£ 258,500

14 sales · Mean £ 269,642

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WV7 3BW has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour12
Other crime6
Other theft6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Albrighton Primary School & Nursery

Good291 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good192 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Hewitts Butchers0.8 km
  • Londis Albrighton0.7 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Albrighton News Ltd0.5 km
  • The Pink Shop0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Crown0.8 km
  • The Old Bush0.6 km
  • The Royal0.0 km
  • Harp Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Albrighton Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Aroma Restaurant0.8 km
  • Latte Da Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Next Door Bar0.7 km
  • Osiria0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mr Chef Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Albrighton Balti Bazaar0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shrewsbury Arms0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-Operative0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Albrighton1.3 km
  • Cosford1.5 km
  • Codsall5.9 km