Arley View Close Highley, Shropshire
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV16), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4300013.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £198,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 9, E: 4, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Shropshire costs £2,528 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kidderminster, about 11.9 km (7.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Highley Mine, is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 96 to 103 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alveley Medical Practice, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 790 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 52 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £157,500 | £130,000 | £185,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | £185,000 | £140,000 | £249,950 |
| 2023 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £152,500 | £152,500 | £152,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| 2017 | 2 | £127,500 | £110,000 | £145,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £135,500 | £135,500 | £135,500 |
| 2015 | 2 | £104,000 | £88,000 | £120,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £131,000 | £131,000 | £131,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £136,000 | £136,000 | £136,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 6 WV16 6LW | Terraced | £198,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 9 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 5 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2024 | 16 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £249,950 | |
| 9 Jul 2024 | 19 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2024 | 23 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 2 Jan 2024 | 22 WV16 6LW | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2023 | 27 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2022 | 19 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £215,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Sep 2021 | 25 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £152,500 | |
| 9 Oct 2020 | 3 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £147,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Dec 2018 | 2 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £172,500 | |
| 28 Jul 2017 | 13 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2017 | 7 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2016 | 10 WV16 6LW | Terraced | £135,500 | |
| 14 Dec 2015 | 19 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £88,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2015 | 23 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2013 | 1 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £131,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2012 | 8 WV16 6LW | Terraced | £136,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2010 | 23 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2007 | 2 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2005 | 16 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2002 | 7 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 14 WV16 6LW | Terraced | £84,000 | |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 13 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 15 Oct 1999 | 1 WV16 6LW | Detached | £59,000 | |
| 22 Dec 1998 | 1 WV16 6LW | Detached | £54,000 | |
| 6 Aug 1998 | 6 WV16 6LW | Terraced | £59,950 | |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 11 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £44,000 | |
| 22 Aug 1997 | 14 WV16 6LW | Terraced | £52,000 | |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 16 WV16 6LW | Semi-detached | £53,500 | |
| 23 Feb 1996 | 8 WV16 6LW | Detached | £55,000 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (12); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (13); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
- 1, Arley View Close, Highley
- 2, Arley View Close, Highley
- 3, Arley View Close, Highley
- 4, Arley View Close, Highley
- 7, Arley View Close, Highley
- 8, Arley View Close, Highley
- 10, Arley View Close, Highley
- 13, Arley View Close, Highley
- 19, Arley View Close, Highley
- 21, Arley View Close, Highley
- 23, Arley View Close, Highley
- 25, Arley View Close, Highley
Council tax
What each band costs in Shropshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,528 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,685 | £1,966 | £2,247 | £2,528 | £3,090 | £3,652 | £4,214 | £5,056 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (37% of about 1,800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Highley (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 September 2026: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 1 September 2026 to 2 September 2026: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the footway, verge (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV16 6LW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV16 6NB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 96 m and 103 m above sea level (100 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV16 6LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV16 6NB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kidderminster 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
| Blakedown 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.6 km (9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parish Hall Highley | 30 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 250 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 43 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Alveley Medical Practice | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Highley Pharmacy | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | Bewdley Dental Practice | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Bridgnorth Hospital | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Bewdley Police Station | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Highley, Highley Cashzone | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Highley Mine 59 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Council Allotments 1,570 m² | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 59 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 140 m west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little London Coppice | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Hallclose Coppice | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Hadleys Coppice | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Severn Valley | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Peacock Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Chelmarsh Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 26 |
11 of the street's 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Shropshire: see them on the Shropshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highley Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highley Working Mens Club WV16 6LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Costcutter WV16 6LF | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| The Sip & Soul Cafe WV16 6LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| The Lamp WV16 6LF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Jade House WV16 6JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barke Street (21); On or near Old School Close (15); On or near Supermarket (9); On or near Parking Area (3); On or near Church Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 65% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 47% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 26% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 30% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Church Lane · Old School Close · High Street · Cherry Bank · Rock Villas · Smoke Alley · Rhea Hall Estate · Church Street · Witley Gardens · Barke Street · Crescent Terrace · Orchard Street
All the streets in WV16 and across Shropshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.