Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WINDMILL LANE, WV7 3BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL LANE, WV7 3BS.

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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 3BS 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV7 3BS spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WV7 3BS is a safe, established residential area on Windmill Lane, 0.9km from Whiston Cross in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Albrighton ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

For families considering a move, WV7 3BS represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WV7 3BS 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 3BS. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

WV7 3BS has low crime rates — 11 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Albrighton Primary School & Nursery

Good291 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good192 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Old Bush1.0 km
  • The Royal0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Albrighton Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Osiria0.9 km
  • David Austin Roses Limited0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shrewsbury Arms0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Albrighton Balti Bazaar0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Albrighton News Ltd0.9 km
  • The Pink Shop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford1.4 km
  • Albrighton1.7 km
  • Codsall6.3 km