Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

LONG CROFT, WV7 3DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG CROFT, WV7 3DN.

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Population

426

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV7 3DN 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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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WV7 3DN's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £452k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £452k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 28.6% year-on-year.

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

WV7 3DN is a sought-after residential area on Long Croft in Albrighton. Administratively it sits within Albrighton ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

For serious buyers, WV7 3DN is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £452k, down 28.6% year-on-year. 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 3DN are sourced from Output Area E00146903 (shared with 30 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 3DN. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 430,000

7 sales · Mean £ 449,928

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

WV7 3DN has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting25
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good192 pupils0.1 km
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Albrighton Primary School & Nursery

Good291 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

3 nearby
  • The Crown0.3 km
  • The Old Bush0.5 km
  • Harp Hotel0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Albrighton Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Aroma Restaurant0.3 km
  • Latte Da Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Next Door Bar0.3 km
  • Osiria0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mr Chef Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Albrighton Balti Bazaar0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shrewsbury Arms0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-Operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Albrighton0.3 km
  • Cosford2.2 km
  • Codsall5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Albrighton Rail Station0.3 km