Astbury Terrace Upper Forge, Shropshire
59 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV16), about 740 m (0.5 miles) long. USRN 4310350.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4, E: 3, F: 6, G: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 0% to 50% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 17.4 km (11 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 95 m above sea level.
- Noise: 17 of its 59 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bridgnorth Medical Practice, about 4.1 km (2.5 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £233,500 | £198,000 | £269,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £145,750 | £145,750 | £145,750 |
| 2005 | 1 | £196,000 | £196,000 | £196,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £57,000 | £57,000 | £57,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £68,950 | £68,950 | £68,950 |
| 1997 | 1 | £68,500 | £68,500 | £68,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £64,950 | £64,950 | £64,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | 1 WV16 6AT | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2021 | ASTBURY FALLS COTTAGE, 8 WV16 6AT | Terraced | £269,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2021 | 4 WV16 6AT | Terraced | £198,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2019 | ASTBURY FALLS COTTAGE, 8 WV16 6AT | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2011 | 5 WV16 6AT | Terraced | £145,750 | |
| 1 Nov 2005 | 2 WV16 6AT | Terraced | £196,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2003 | 2 WV16 6AT | Terraced | £128,000 | |
| 14 Jan 1999 | 3 WV16 6AT | Terraced | £57,000 | |
| 22 May 1998 | 4 WV16 6AT | Terraced | £68,950 | |
| 10 Jan 1997 | 2 WV16 6AT | Terraced | £68,500 | |
| 23 Aug 1996 | 4 WV16 6AT | Terraced | £64,950 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5); House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (2). Built: before 1900 (6); 1900-1929 (3); 2003-2006 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 1 Astbury Hall Cottages, Astbury
- 4 Astbury Terrace, Astbury
- 5 Astbury Terrace, Astbury
- 6 Astbury Falls, Astbury
- 8 Astbury Terrace, Astbury
- 14 Astbury Falls, Astbury
- 15 Astbury Falls, Astbury
- Astbury Barn, Astbury Lane, Eardington
- Astbury House, Astbury Falls, Astbury
- Cleedsmore Farm, Astbury Lane, Eardington
- White Bungalow, Astbury
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (20% of about 850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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
- 29 October 2026 to 30 October 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the verge (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 59 addresses are between 37 m and 95 m above sea level (56 m on average); the ground rises about 58 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV16 6AT | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| WV16 6BW | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Cosford 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Railway Station Dudmaston | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Severn Street Car Park | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 45.2 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Bridgnorth Medical Practice | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Bridgnorth Pharmacy | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 39 Underhill Street [Dental Practice] | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Bridgnorth Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Bridgnorth Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Bridgnorth, Low Town Cashzone | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 220 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,160 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Grange Farm House, a listed building (Grade II*), 870 m (0.5 miles) north. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Farm House | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Medieval cross in Chelmarsh churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Motte and bailey castle 90m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church, Quatford | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Dudmaston Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Daddy Wood | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Factory Coppice | Wood | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Cleedsmore Coppice | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Camp Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Dudmaston Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 42 | 59 |
17 of the street's 59 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astbury Hall WV16 6AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| The Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall WV16 6AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (west-mercia).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 31% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility repair and maintenance works, 29 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this 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.