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Severn Vale

About

Severn Vale ward covers a large rural area on the eastern bank of the River Severn. The landscape is characterised by flat, low-lying farmland and several small villages, including Oldbury-on-Severn and Shepperdine. The land is primarily used for agriculture, with fields bounded by hedgerows and drainage ditches. The geography is dominated by the expansive views across the river estuary towards the Forest of Dean and the hills of Wales on the far side.

The area is defined by its relationship to the river and the presence of significant infrastructure. Oldbury Power Station, now being decommissioned, is a major landmark within the ward. The flat terrain is crossed by quiet country lanes connecting the settlements. The community is dispersed, with a focus on local village life. The tidal rhythms of the Severn estuary and the exposed, open skies are consistent features of the environment here.

Area overview

On average Severn Vale has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Severn Vale is £65,894 per year. There are 5 schools in Severn Vale: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Severn Vale is home to around 9,617 people, with a population density of about 111.5 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

105

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Severn Vale Population

9,617

Population density

111.5 per km²

Crime

Shoplifting

80.79(+1122%)

Violence and sexual offences

45.13(+35%)

Other theft

17.68(+214%)

Anti-social behaviour

14.25(-4%)

Public order

11.13(+70%)

South West average

Demographics

British

8,882

92.35%

Other White

238

2.47%

Indian

0.76%

Irish

0.68%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.64%

Total population: 9,618

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,457

42.91%

Level 3 (A level)

1,314

16.31%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,103

13.69%

No qualifications

892

11.07%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

672

8.34%

Total 16+ residents: 8,057

Housing

Owns outright

1,943

49.85%

Owns with a mortgage

1,264

32.43%

Private landlord or letting agency

369

9.47%

Other social rented

196

5.03%

Other forms of private rent

1.8%

Total households: 3,898

Property prices in Severn Vale

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £517,000 in Severn Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Severn Vale over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	19	£390,000	£270,500	£348,750	£485,000	£602,500
Detached	47	£650,000	£357,500	£525,000	£785,000	£1,190,000
Flats	4	£208,750	£106,500	£172,500	£229,375	£257,875
Terraced	11	£375,000	£270,000	£294,000	£414,000	£538,500

10 years median price trend in Severn Vale

All postcodes in Severn Vale

BS324PD

Haw Lane

BS354DR

The Street

BS353PJ

Strode Common

BS353QY

Greenhill

BS324DN

Forest Hills

BS353JW

Quarry Road

BS353RH

Greenwood Drive

BS353PR

Wolfridge Ride

BS351RR

Nupdown Lane

BS354EE

Russet Close

BS353QW

Hazel Lane

BS353RY

Gloucester Road

GL139EA

Hill Lane

BS353QS

Gloucester Road

BS324LN

Hardy Lane

BS351PP

Featherbed Lane

BS353RB

Wolfridge Ride

BS351PT

Camp Road

BS354DB

Elberton Road

BS354BZ

Church Hill

BS351PN

Pickedmoor Lane

BS324PP

Pines Lane

BS354AR

Sandy Lane

BS354DD

Elberton Road

BS353AD

Quarry Road

BS324HL

The Quarries

BS324AE

The Hill

BS324EJ

Knole Close

BS353RL

Wolfridge Ride

BS324HU

South Road

BS354AT

Sandy Lane

BS324EQ

Townsend Lane

BS354DU

Aust Road

BS353LT

Greenhill Road

BS354AQ

Redhill Lane

BS353AJ

Severn Vale

BS353JQ

Down Road

BS354BU

Vicarage Lane

BS354DE

Aust Road

BS353NQ

Down Leaze

BS324HY

Gloucester Road

BS351NJ

Kington Lane

BS324JR

Gaunts Earthcott Lane

BS354EG

Haw Lane

BS324DA

Camellia Drive

BS324LJ

Hardy Lane

BS353RJ

Wolfridge Ride

BS324NW

Musthay Fields

BS353NJ

Downfield Close

BS354HN

Pilning Street

BS354AU

Sandy Lane

BS324NU

Ferndale Close

BS324AB

Oaklands Drive

BS324AD

Gloucester Road

BS324FR

Hickory Lane

BS353NH

Beech Close

BS353JR

Down Road

BS354BX

Church Hill

BS353PE

The Square

BS353LL

Thornbury Road

BS353JP

Quarry Road

BS324FB

Gloucester Road

BS324LP

Awkley Lane

BS324NR

Pool Corner

BS353LF

Paddock Gardens

BS324FU

Hortham Court

BS351NH

Wheelbarrow Cottages

BS324DY

Townsend Lane

BS354AW

Ingst Road

BS353LY

Bannetts Tree Crescent

BS353LS

Greenhill Road

BS324HE

Florence Park

BS353PG

Wolfridge Lane

BS353JY

Sweetwater Lane

BS353QG

Church Cottages

BS324NX

Washingpool Hill Road

BS351NL

Stock Hill

GL139DY

Severn Vale

BS351RJ

Shepperdine Road

BS351RS

Harestreet Lane

BS324BN

Sundays Hill

BS354DX

New Road

BS354EQ

Haw Lane

BS324BL

Over Lane

BS354ED

Laxton Close

BS324PU

The Down

BS352QX

Greenhill

BS354DW

Denys Court

BS354EJ

The Green

BS324EF

The Pound

BS324HW

Gloucester Road

BS353TD

Oldfields Lane

BS353LP

Orchard Lea

BS351ND

Kington Lane

BS324LH

Upper Tockington Road

BS324HX

Woodhouse Close

BS324JB

Gloucester Road

BS354HH

Holm Lane

BS324LW

Hardy Lane

BS324NP

Severn Vale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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