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Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch

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About

The Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch area lies in central Shropshire, characterised by a mix of farmland, woodland, and scattered settlements. The landscape is defined by rolling hills and the presence of the River Severn, which flows near Cressage. The area primarily consists of small villages and hamlets, with agriculture being a central feature of the local economy and scenery. Roads connect the communities through a patchwork of fields and hedgerows.

Pulverbatch is situated on higher ground, with its parish church standing notably at one of the highest points in the county. The area includes portions of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering walking routes through quiet lanes and wooded slopes. Local stone-built properties and traditional farms contribute to the rural character, with the historic Mytton Mill near Cressage representing the area's long-standing connection to the river and its resources.

Area overview

On average Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch is £52,733 per year. There are 7 schools in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch is home to around 7,781 people, with a population density of about 32.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch Population
7,781
Population density
32.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.39(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.27(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.5(-37%)
Other theft
3.47(-39%)
Public order
2.7(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,196
92.43%
Other White
139
1.79%
Indian
115
1.48%
Chinese
102
1.31%
Irish
40
0.51%
Total population: 7,785

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,599
39.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,109
16.8%
No qualifications
947
14.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
904
13.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
558
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 6,603

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,482
46.8%
Owns with a mortgage
805
25.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
507
16.01%
Other social rented
192
6.06%
Other forms of private rent
114
3.6%
Total households: 3,167

Property prices in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £2,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£530,000
Flats1£85,750
Semi-Detached14£267,500
Terraced5£179,000

10 years median price trend in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.