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Highley & Ditton Priors

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About

Highley & Ditton Priors are rural parishes in south Shropshire, near the border with Worcestershire. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded hills, and scattered settlements. The River Rea flows through the landscape, with the Clee Hills visible to the north. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, with mixed farming and livestock common.

The villages feature traditional stone and brick buildings, including several listed structures. The area has limited amenities, with local services centred in nearby towns like Bridgnorth. The Severn Valley Railway runs through Highley, attracting visitors. The countryside offers walking routes, including sections of the Shropshire Way and paths along the River Severn.

Area overview

On average Highley & Ditton Priors has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Highley & Ditton Priors is £39,300 per year. There are 6 schools in Highley & Ditton Priors: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highley & Ditton Priors Population
9,910
Population density
49.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,622
97.08%
Other White
93
0.94%
Irish
32
0.32%
Other Asian
29
0.29%
Indian
21
0.21%
Total population: 9,911

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,083
50.47%
Owns with a mortgage
902
21.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
573
13.88%
Social rents from council
224
5.43%
Other social rented
197
4.77%
Total households: 4,127

Property prices in Highley & Ditton Priors

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £249,975 in Highley & Ditton Priors area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highley & Ditton Priors 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 Highley & Ditton Priors over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£380,000
Flats1£87,000
Semi-Detached17£215,000
Terraced14£152,000

10 years median price trend in Highley & Ditton Priors

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highley & Ditton Priors.

All postcodes in Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148LX

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY140TL

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY140TW

Larches Lane

DY148NE

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148NT

Meaton Lane

DY148UJ

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148US

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV165JR

Severn Crescent

WV166AW

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166AY

Station Road

WV166BL

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166HU

Woodhill Road

WV166JL

Blything Court

WV166LF

Bridgnorth Road

WV166UN

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148JA

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY140TS

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148JT

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY123AU

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY123HW

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY140TP

Larches Lane

DY148NJ

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148TU

Station Road

DY148UD

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166AZ

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166DY

Abdon Close

WV166EZ

Bridgnorth Road

WV166HW

Ash Street

WV166JR

Bridgnorth Road

WV166PJ

Covert Lane

DY140TR

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148TR

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166EQ

Greendale Close

WV166FA

Hitchens Way

WV166PX

Riddings Lane

WV166PZ

Ingram Lane

WV166SU

Station Road

DY123HR

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148JD

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY123HL

Kinlet Road

DY123BH

Park Close

DY123AB

Dowles Road

DY123AX

Goosemoor Close

WV166AB

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166AG

Grigg's Lane

WV166DW

Hazelwells Road

WV166BQ

Ingram Lane

WV166DE

Bridgnorth Road

WV166DX

Wyre Close

WV166EA

Abdon Close

WV166HF

Beech Street

WV166NR

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166PP

Acorn Drive

DY122LU

Dry Mill Lane

DY123DG

Button Bridge Lane

DY148LU

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY140LG

Catherton Road

DY148JX

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148NF

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148RJ

Factory Lane

DY148SY

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148TF

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148TL

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148TP

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV165LF

Apple Acre

WV166AU

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166DF

Bridgnorth Road

WV166ET

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166GB

Acorn Drive

WV166LJ

High Street

WV166LY

Borle Brook Court

WV166QZ

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166UB

Milfields Way

DY148LF

Baveney Lane

DY123AD

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY123HA

Kinlet Road

DY140LL

New Road

DY140UA

Cramer Gutter Lane

WV166JW

High Street

WV166NT

Cherry Bank

WV166NS

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166UG

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166JT

Bridgnorth Road

WV166BW

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166HR

Hazelwells Road

DY123AE

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY123HE

Kinlet Road

DY140JE

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY140RX

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY140UB

New Road

DY148HJ

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166NH

Witley Gardens

WV166ER

Bridgnorth Road

WV166JU

High Street

WV166JY

St Peter's View

WV166TA

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY123DR

Button Bridge Lane

DY123DZ

Button Bridge Lane

DY123HD

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148LN

Highley & Ditton Priors

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.