Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Shropshire: a school rated Good within a short walk, Albrighton Rail Station 0.1 miles off, putting roughly 6 km² within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WV7 3DS.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 2 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 4 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
4crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ALBRIGHTON MEDICAL PRACT — 0.0 mi
Can I get to work?
Albrighton Rail Station0.1 mi
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
2green spaces
- Rural town or fringe
- rural
- open countryside (0.3 ha total
- no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Playground (0.11 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
4shops & libraries
- 3 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Midcounties Co-operative, Marks and Spencer
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Albrighton — 0.2 mi
In Shropshire, 90% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 98% got their first preference (100% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Shropshire, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WV7 3DS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WV7.
Average sold price by property type across the WV7 district, 2021–2026.
About WV7 3DS
WV7 3DS scores 88/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with St Mary's CofE Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WV7 3DS is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,803 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 4 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Good. The nearest school is St Mary's CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 4 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ALBRIGHTON MEDICAL PRACT, within a short walk. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
