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WV16 6NL

Highley

Shropshire

England / West Midlands / Shropshire / Highley & Ditton Priors / Highley / WV16 6NL

Overview

Postcode WV16 6NL 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highley & Ditton Priors is £39,300 per year. The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 7.0 miles away.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Highley & Ditton Priors has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,699 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Highley & Ditton Priors has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 69.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

13.6%

Approximately 13.6% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Highley & Ditton Priors is £39,300 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV16 6NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Highley & Ditton Priors near WV16 6NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Highley

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £195,250 in Highley area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £420,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£255,000
Semi-Detached12£197,750
Terraced15£147,500

10 years price trend in Highley

Schools

In the WV16 6NL postcode area, located within Highley & Ditton Priors, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.