Folley Road Ackleton, Shropshire
59 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV15,WV6), about 950 m (0.6 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 4300252.
- Sales: 57 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £442,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (D: 7, E: 15, F: 7, G: 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 C; Band D in Shropshire costs £2,528 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 7.7 km (4.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 62 to 93 m above sea level.
- Noise: 23 of its 59 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Claverley, about 5.1 km (3.2 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 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 | 2 | £442,500 | £305,000 | £580,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £405,500 | £361,000 | £450,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £629,000 | £293,000 | £859,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £734,975 | £469,950 | £1,000,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £332,500 | £325,000 | £340,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £297,500 | £255,000 | £340,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | £416,000 | £315,000 | £575,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2016 | 4 | £277,750 | £180,000 | £460,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £265,000 | £190,000 | £340,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £308,500 | £185,000 | £432,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2026 | 42 WV6 7JL | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 2 WV6 7JL | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2025 | GREEN BANKS WV6 7JL | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | MEADOW HOUSE WV6 7JL | Detached | £361,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2023 | 32 WV6 7JL | Terraced | £293,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2023 | 39 WV6 7JL | Detached | £629,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2023 | 56 WV6 7JL | Detached | £859,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2021 | ACKLETON MANOR WV6 7JL | Detached | £1,000,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2021 | 42 WV6 7JL | Detached | £469,950 | |
| 8 Nov 2020 | 12 WV6 7JL | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2020 | 40 WV6 7JL | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2020 | HALL COTTAGE WV6 7JL | Other | £555,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Nov 2019 | 10 WV6 7JL | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2019 | 36 WV6 7JL | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2018 | THE GRANARY WV6 7JL | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2018 | 60 WV6 7JL | Detached | £452,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2018 | 4 WV6 7JL | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2018 | 46 WV6 7JL | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2017 | 24 WV6 7JL | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2016 | 52 WV6 7JL | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 40 WV6 7JL | Detached | £232,500 | |
| 11 Jul 2016 | HALL COTTAGE WV6 7JL | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2016 | 46 WV6 7JL | Detached | £323,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2015 | 32 WV6 7JL | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2015 | 64 WV6 7JL | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2014 | 26 WV6 7JL | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2014 | 43 WV6 7JL | Detached | £432,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2011 | 42 WV6 7JL | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2009 | THE GRANARY WV6 7JL | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2008 | 43 WV6 7JL | Detached | £443,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2007 | 56 WV6 7JL | Detached | £645,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2007 | 50 WV6 7JL | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2006 | THE MALTHOUSE WV6 7JL | Detached | £467,500 | |
| 7 Jul 2006 | 42 WV6 7JL | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 19 May 2006 | 39 WV6 7JL | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2005 | 52 WV6 7JL | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 28 May 2004 | MEADOW VIEW, 37 WV6 7JL | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2004 | 30 WV6 7JL | Terraced | £194,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2003 | 28 WV6 7JL | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2003 | 43 WV6 7JL | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2002 | THE MALTHOUSE WV6 7JL | Detached | £284,250 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 39 WV6 7JL | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2002 | 64 WV6 7JL | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 24 May 2002 | 4 WV6 7JL | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 10 May 2002 | 14 WV6 7JL | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2002 | 36 WV6 7JL | Semi-detached | £108,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2001 | 4 WV6 7JL | Detached | £166,500 | |
| 4 Aug 2000 | 34 WV6 7JL | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 3 Mar 1999 | THE GRANARY WV6 7JL | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 21 Aug 1998 | 4 WV6 7JL | Detached | £115,000 |
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 123 m². Most common: House, detached (20); House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (3). Built: before 1900 (12); 1967-1975 (11); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (24); rented (private) (4).
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 C (22% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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: yes, Shropshire.
Listed buildings
- BARN TO WEST OF THE LAURELS, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 12 November 2026 to 18 November 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Finished in the last three months
- 25 August 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Remedial works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 24 August 2026 to 28 August 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 17 August 2026 to 25 August 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway, verge (immediate - urgent 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 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV6 7JL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV15 5LR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 59 addresses are between 62 m and 93 m above sea level (86 m on average); the ground rises about 31 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV15 5LR | 78% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| WV6 7JL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cosford 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Albrighton 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) | |
| Shifnal 237,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Maltings Close Jct Ackleton | 370 m |
| Bus or coach station | Loak Loop Albrighton | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 42.6 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Claverley | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Pattingham Pharmacy | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | St Leonards House Dental Centre | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bridgnorth Hospital | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,830 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Badger Dingle, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Badger Dingle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Weirhill Plantation | Wood | 300 m west |
| Folley Coppice | Wood | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Haden Hill | Hill | 680 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Royal Pool | Lake or reservoir | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Dalepiece Rough | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Badger Dingle | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 36 | 59 |
23 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
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Folley Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 33% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 4 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
All the streets in WV15, WV6 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.