WV15 5AE is a safe, established residential area on The Croft, 0.5km from Low Town in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00146843 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CROFT, WV15 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CROFT, WV15 5AE.
320
45
£ 39,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV15 5AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 45, WV15 5AE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £395k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV15 5AE. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 351,000
3 sales · Mean £ 350,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV15 5AE has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
Bridgnorth Endowed School
St John's Catholic Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Oldbury Wells School
Castlefields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Beamans0.6 km
- Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.8 km
- Pennys Fine Foods0.6 km
- The Cake Room Bridgnorth0.8 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Black Boy0.5 km
- Bridgnorth Golf Club0.9 km
- Old Castle Inn0.7 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel0.2 km
- The Bandon Arms0.2 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Blue Ginger0.2 km
- Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.6 km
- China Diner0.4 km
- Coffee At D'Arcy's0.6 km
- Eurasia Restaurant0.7 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- Kum Tong0.2 km
- Shanghai Town0.7 km
- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.6 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.2 km
- Shifnal14.7 km
- Albrighton14.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WV155AE · Data under Open Government Licence