Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

COTSWOLD DRIVE, WV7 3DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTSWOLD DRIVE, WV7 3DQ.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

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.

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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WV7 3DQ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.

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

WV7 3DQ is a sought-after residential area on Cotswold Drive in Albrighton. Administratively it sits within Albrighton ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

For serious buyers, WV7 3DQ is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 86% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, down 2.0% 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 3DQ are sourced from Output Area E00146902 (shared with 5 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 3DQ. The average age is 56.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 243,500

9 sales · Mean £ 236,222

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

WV7 3DQ has low crime rates — 24 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good192 pupils0.2 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 Albrighton0.2 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Albrighton News Ltd0.4 km
  • The Pink Shop0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Crown0.3 km
  • The Old Bush0.4 km
  • The Royal0.9 km
  • Harp Hotel0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Albrighton Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • Aroma Restaurant0.3 km
  • Latte Da Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Next Door Bar0.2 km
  • Osiria0.4 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mr Chef Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Albrighton Balti Bazaar0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shrewsbury Arms0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-Operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Albrighton0.4 km
  • Cosford2.1 km
  • Codsall5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Albrighton Rail Station0.4 km