Postcode insights

DY7 5LF

Batfield Lane

Bridgnorth South & Alveley

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Detailed insights for DY7 5LF

Overview

Postcode DY7 5LF is located in a rural hamlet, within the Bridgnorth South & Alveley ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Alveley, Claverley & Worfield area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alveley, Claverley & Worfield is £51,606 per year. The nearest station is Stourbridge Town, about 6.7 miles away.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Alveley, Claverley & Worfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,589 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Alveley, Claverley & Worfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Alveley, Claverley & Worfield is £51,606 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY7 5LF.

Flood risk

No risk

Alveley, Claverley & Worfield near DY7 5LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stourbridge Town located about 6.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
580
Population density
29.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.24(-53%)
Other theft
7.06(+24%)
Burglary
7.06(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.29(-51%)
Vehicle crime
3.53(-46%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
549
94.82%
Other White
11
1.9%
Pakistani
8
1.38%
Irish
5
0.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.52%
Total population: 579

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
27.33%
No qualifications
131
26.52%
Level 3 (A level)
68
13.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
67
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 494

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
107
50.95%
Owns with a mortgage
49
23.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
18.57%
Other forms of private rent
10
4.76%
Shared ownership
3
1.43%
Total households: 210

Property prices in Bridgnorth South & Alveley

Median price£302,000
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £350K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £302,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Bridgnorth South & Alveley area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 up to £595,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgnorth South & Alveley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£350,000£334
Semi-Detached11£280,000£286
Terraced4£279,500£272
Flats2£171,250£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridgnorth South & Alveley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgnorth South & Alveley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302,500£132,500£263,500£378,975
2017£263,000£132,250£182,500£188,750
2018£297,475£127,500£215,000£195,000
2019£306,500£126,000£240,600£200,000
2020£335,000£84,000£226,500£171,000
2021£350,000£142,500£250,000£197,500
2022£337,500£142,000£250,000£199,000
2023£381,000£165,000£280,000£236,250
2024£345,000£143,000£270,000£219,000
2025£385,000£167,500£273,000£223,250
2026£325,000£175,000£267,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgnorth South & Alveley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgnorth South & Alveley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£209£231£161
2017£263£214£204£206
2018£243£197£199£245
2019£289£194£240£241
2020£244£130£236£196
2021£271£221£299£231
2022£323£224£286£292
2023£335£251£313£335
2024£290£221£272£307
2025£318£251£288£272
2026£365£285£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgnorth South & Alveley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridgnorth South & Alveley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY7 5LF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY7 5LF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 2025High Meadow Bungalow, Batfield Lane, Stourbridge, DY7 5LFDetachedFreehold£925,000
11 Apr 2025High Meadow Bungalow, Batfield Lane, Stourbridge, DY7 5LFOtherFreehold£925,000

Schools

In the DY7 5LF postcode area, located within Alveley, Claverley & Worfield, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,804
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,865
Band H£4,638

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY7 5LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin Taylor

Bridgnorth South & Alveley - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Stuart Anderson

South Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShropshireE14001493
ParishAlveleyE04011205
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Alveley, Claverley & WorfieldE02006013
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 034AE01028828
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY7 5LF

Is DY7 5LF (Alveley, Claverley & Worfield) safe?

The area around DY7 5LF records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and other theft.

What is the average house price near DY7 5LF?

The median sale price around DY7 5LF in Alveley, Claverley & Worfield is £302,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around DY7 5LF?

DY7 5LF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,589 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY7 5LF (Alveley, Claverley & Worfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shropshire covering DY7 5LF is Stuart Anderson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Colin Taylor (Liberal Democrats).

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.