WV16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

WV16 is a postcode district in Shropshire, West Midlands, covering 561 active and 217 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WV16 (14%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes WV16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WV16 are around £414k, up 37.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WV16 at 169 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 48 — 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 WV16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.