About Aston

Aston is a village located in Shropshire, England, within the WV5 postcode area. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by rolling countryside typical of the region. The village is situated near the border with Wales, offering views of the nearby hills and farmland. It has a small community with a mix of traditional and modern homes, and the local area is known for its peaceful atmosphere and agricultural landscape. The village is accessible by road, with nearby towns providing essential services and amenities. While not a large settlement, Aston maintains a sense of local character and is part of the wider Shropshire countryside.

School Ratings in Aston

Families in Aston have access to 15 local schools. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Aston

Homes sell for an average of £310K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £246K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Aston

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Criminal damage & arson is the leading concern across Aston, with 7 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Aston

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Aston around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Aston

Broadband services in Aston range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,955 sales

Average Price £310K
£2K — £5.07M
Detached £413K 698
Semi £246K 724
Terraced £223K 293
Flat £173K 159

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

11 Primary
1 Secondary
3 Other
Claverley CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Corbett VA CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.7 miles All Saints' CofE Primary School Primary Good 2.9 miles Worfield Endowed Church Of England Primary School Primary 3.2 miles St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Primary 3.8 miles Cherry Trees School Good 3.8 miles St Chad's CofE (VC) First School Primary Good 3.8 miles Wombourne High School Secondary Good 3.8 miles Westfield Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 3.9 miles St John's CofE (C) Primary School Primary Good 4 miles Blakeley Heath Primary School Primary Good 4.2 miles St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School Primary Good 4.5 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Aston IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Aston are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
6/10
Health
8/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
7/10
2,925 Children (0-15) 15%
11,275 Working Age 59%
6,607 Older (60+) 34%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 24.2% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Aston 68 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Aston is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

31 Violence & Sexual Offences
7 Criminal Damage & Arson
6 Other Crime
5 Anti-Social Behaviour
5 Public Order
4 Drugs
3 Other Theft
3 Vehicle Crime
2 Shoplifting
1 Burglary
1 Weapons
Local Policing
West Mercia Bridgnorth Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Albrighton Train Station 6.7 miles
Codsall Train Station 7.2 miles
Cosford Train Station 7.3 miles
Bilbrook Train Station 7.4 miles
Stourbridge Town Train Station 8.5 miles
Coseley Train Station 8.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Claverley 0.6 miles Upper Aston 0.6 miles Hillend 0.6 miles Ludstone 0.6 miles Heathton 0.9 miles Draycott 0.9 miles Long Common 1.2 miles Upper Ludstone 1.2 miles Shipley 1.2 miles Broughton 1.2 miles Hopstone 1.4 miles Rudge Heath 1.4 miles

Local Government

District South Staffordshire
County Staffordshire
Ward Wombourne South West
Constituency South Staffordshire
Parish Wombourne
Region West Midlands

Streets in WV5 30 shown View all streets

A449 1 Appletree Close 1 Apse Close 1 Aston Lane 6 B4176 2 Balmoral Drive 1 Banbery Drive 1 Bankside 1 Battlefield Hill 1 Battlefield Lane 1 Beech Hurst Gardens 1 Beechhouse Lane 1 Beggars Bush Lane 1 Bell Road 1 Billy Buns Lane 2 Birch Coppice 1 Birch Hill Avenue 4 Birchill Place 1 Blakeley Heath Drive 1 Bloomfield Close 1 Bossgate Close 1 Boundary Close 1 Bramber Drive 1 Bramble Wood 1 Brantley Lane 1 Bratch Common Road 2 Bratch Hollow 1 Bratch Lane 5 Bratch Park 1 Brickbridge Lane 4

Postcodes in WV5 50 shown View all postcodes

WV5 0AA WV5 0AB WV5 0AD WV5 0AE WV5 0AF WV5 0AG WV5 0AH WV5 0AJ WV5 0AL WV5 0AN WV5 0AP WV5 0AQ WV5 0AR WV5 0AS WV5 0AT WV5 0AU WV5 0AW WV5 0AX WV5 0AY WV5 0AZ WV5 0BA WV5 0BB WV5 0BD WV5 0BE WV5 0BG WV5 0BH WV5 0BJ WV5 0BL WV5 0BN WV5 0BP WV5 0BQ WV5 0BR WV5 0BS WV5 0BT WV5 0BU WV5 0BW WV5 0BX WV5 0BY WV5 0BZ WV5 0DA WV5 0DB WV5 0DD WV5 0DE WV5 0DF WV5 0DG WV5 0DH WV5 0DJ WV5 0DL WV5 0DN WV5 0DP