Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WV7 3AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV7 3AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

269

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WV7 3AE is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 78% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

WV7 3AE is a sought-after residential area located 1.3km from Shackerley in Albrighton. Administratively it sits within Albrighton ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV7, WV7 3AE offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 78% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00146910 (shared with 19 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 3AE. The average age is 57.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

WV7 3AE has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good192 pupils0.8 km
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Albrighton Primary School & Nursery

Good291 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Londis Albrighton0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Bush1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Next Door Bar0.9 km
  • Major's Carvery And Dessert1.0 km
  • The Oregano Project Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Albrighton0.6 km
  • Cosford2.0 km
  • Codsall5.1 km