Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

OLD SHACKERLEY LANE, WV7 3SL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD SHACKERLEY LANE, WV7 3SL.

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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

Average age 58, 78% owned. WV7 3SL is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

WV7 3SL is a well-regarded residential area on Old Shackerley Lane, 0.1km from Shackerley in Albrighton. Administratively it sits within Albrighton ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

For serious buyers, WV7 3SL is 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.

Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 3SL 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 3SL. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Albrighton1.9 km
  • Cosford2.1 km
  • Codsall5.9 km