Postcode WV16 6EP is located in a rural town, within the Highley ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Highley & Ditton Priors area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highley & Ditton Priors is £44,180 per year. The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 8.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Highley & Ditton Priors has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Highley & Ditton Priors has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highley & Ditton Priors is £44,180 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV16 6EP.
Highley & Ditton Priors near WV16 6EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Highley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £547,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £206,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £152,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highley
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.
Elected local representatives for WV16 6EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sharon Ann Ritchie-Simmons
Highley - Elected 1 May 2025
Stuart Anderson
South Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.