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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

DY148RS

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148UA

Station Road

WV166EU

Elizabeth Grove

WV166AX

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166DG

Sycamore Way

WV166HG

Bridgnorth Road

WV166NQ

High Street

WV166QY

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166SJ

Chapel Lane

WV166UJ

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY140TZ

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY123BU

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY123HQ

Kinlet Road

WV166BB

Bakehouse Lane

WV166BG

School Lane

WV166ED

Bridgnorth Road

WV166EN

Carlton Rise

WV166HH

Bridgnorth Road

WV166HL

Beech Street

WV166HP

Ash Street

WV166PS

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166RN

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166RS

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166UW

Brown Clee Road

DY123DE

Meaton Lane

DY123DL

Button Bridge Lane

DY123DP

Clogs Bank

DY148NB

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148JP

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148EW

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148NS

Meaton Lane

DY148SZ

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166TB

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166LL

High Street

WV166TF

Brown Clee Road

DY123HH

Kinlet Road

DY123LP

Clogs Bank

DY123BZ

Meaton Lane

DY123HS

Clogs Bank

DY148RU

Oreton Road

DY148TD

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166AH

Milfields Way

WV166FB

Bridgnorth Road

WV166HQ

Wilkins Close

WV166JS

Bridgnorth Road

WV166NF

High Street

WV166NU

Station Road

WV166PD

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166TL

Priors Close

DY123BW

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY123DH

Button Bridge Lane

DY123DN

Button Bridge Lane

DY123DU

Button Bridge Lane

DY123DX

Button Bridge Lane

DY123EB

Button Bridge Lane

DY148LQ

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY140RU

Highley & Ditton Priors

DY148HX

Kinlet Bank

DY148TX

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166RG

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166EX

Elizabeth Grove

WV165JN

Halfway House Lane

WV165LA

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166LE

Highley & Ditton Priors

WV166RJ

Beech Green

Data Sources

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