Postcode SY5 6LT is located in a rural village, within the Much Wenlock ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch is £52,733 per year. The nearest station is Wellington (Shropshire) located about 8.5 miles away.
Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,340 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch is £52,733 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY5 6LT.
Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch near SY5 6LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wellington (Shropshire) located about 8.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Much Wenlock area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £790,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £450,250 |
| Flats | 1 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £342,500 |
10 year median price trend in Much Wenlock
In the SY5 6LT postcode area, located within Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.