Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

ST JOHNS STREET, WV15 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS STREET, WV15 5AJ.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /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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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WV15 5AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV15 5AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Johns Street, 0.3km from Low Town in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.

Day-to-day life in WV15 5AJ has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00146847 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV15 5AJ. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 126,500

4 sales · Mean £ 127,612

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WV15 5AJ is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences71
Shoplifting30
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils1.0 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils1.0 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils1.1 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Beamans0.5 km
  • Budgens0.9 km
  • Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.7 km
  • Pennys Fine Foods0.5 km
  • The Cake Room Bridgnorth0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Black Boy0.3 km
  • Old Castle Inn0.5 km
  • Parlors Hall Hotel0.1 km
  • The Bandon Arms0.1 km
  • The Black Horse0.2 km
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Blue Ginger0.1 km
  • Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.5 km
  • China Diner0.2 km
  • Coffee At D'Arcy's0.5 km
  • Eurasia Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Kum Tong0.1 km
  • Shanghai Town0.6 km
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.6 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.5 km
  • Shifnal15.0 km
  • Albrighton15.1 km

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.5 km