Postcode SY5 6PB 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 8.0 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 6PB.
Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch near SY5 6PB 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 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 | 25 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Much Wenlock
In the SY5 6PB 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.