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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 6 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
29
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(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.27(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.76(-35%)
Public order
2.57(-58%)
Other theft
2.57(-55%)
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

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£263K – £528K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,025,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£457,500£319
Semi-Detached13£265,000£304
Terraced3£205,000£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335,000£205,500£195,000
2017£370,000£195,000£169,500
2018£349,995£237,475£223,000
2019£360,000£214,975£174,000
2020£410,000£230,000£266,500
2021£439,950£278,000£227,000
2022£420,000£233,750£252,500
2023£500,000£270,000£292,500
2024£451,500£237,500£360,000
2025£527,500£267,500£182,500
2026£500,000£247,500£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£178£196
2017£231£220£228
2018£250£229£218
2019£246£217£205
2020£257£242£244
2021£270£242£217
2022£305£279£318
2023£297£268£290
2024£306£254£304
2025£315£291£254
2026£276£289£298
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch

SY57EF

Middle Croft

SY56AZ

Wrekin View

SY57LJ

Burnell

SY56SA

Upper Longwood

SY57HF

Frodesley Lane

SY67JZ

Station Road

SY56AW

Shrewsbury Road

TF87BS

Pool View Caravan Park

SY44UQ

Smethcote Drive

SY57EH

Burnell

SY56LT

Harley Hill

SY57QQ

Frodesley Lane

TF87BZ

Park View

SY44UP

Severn Valley

SY67JP

Corvedale

SY57LW

Yewtree Villas

SY58DJ

Burnell

SY57BU

Grange Court

SY56NN

Wood Lane

SY56DU

Meadow Close

SY57PH

Burnell

SY57HS

Burnell

SY57LB

Burnell

SY57EE

Limes Paddcok

SY57LH

Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.