Area Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WV15 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WV15 postcode area.

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Population

8,417

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

WV15 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £223k. Property prices are trending down 24.8% year-on-year.

home £223,125 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV15 is a postcode district in Shropshire, West Midlands, covering 293 active and 71 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WV15 (16%) is characterised by a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (13%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WV15 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WV15 are around £223k, down 24.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WV15 at 167 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 50 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WV15 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences483
Other theft172
Anti-social behaviour166
Vehicle crime140
Burglary128

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils
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Worfield Endowed CofE Primary School

Good163 pupils
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Alveley Primary School

Good109 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Davenport House
  • High Grosvenor House
  • The Mill Barns
  • The Old Vicarage Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes Inn
  • Bylet Bowling Club
  • Dog And Davenport Arms
  • Edgar Davies Sports Pavilion And Rugby Ground
  • Fosters Arms
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Alveley Chutneys
  • Blue Ginger
  • Cafe At Stanmore Estate
  • China Diner
  • Dudmaston Tea Room
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • CAW Meats
  • Chesterton Valley Golf Club
  • Eurogarages Bridgnorth Service Station
  • Grange Farmyard Shop
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-op
  • Tesco Express
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Greggs
  • Kum Tong
  • Legend
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop
  • Tasty Pizza And Chickenland