WV15 5AN is a safe, established residential area on Wolverhampton Road, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00146843 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WV15 5AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WV15 5AN.
320
45
£ 39,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV15 5AN 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
WV15 5AN is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV15 5AN. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 175,500
2 sales · Mean £ 175,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV15 5AN has low crime rates — 49 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
20 nearby- Beamans0.5 km
- Budgens1.0 km
- Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.7 km
- Pennys Fine Foods0.5 km
- The Cake Room Bridgnorth0.7 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Black Boy0.4 km
- Bridgnorth Golf Club0.9 km
- Old Castle Inn0.6 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel0.1 km
- The Bandon Arms0.1 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Blue Ginger0.1 km
- Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.5 km
- China Diner0.3 km
- Coffee At D'Arcy's0.5 km
- Eurasia Restaurant0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- Kum Tong0.1 km
- Shanghai Town0.7 km
- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.6 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.3 km
- Shifnal14.8 km
- Albrighton14.9 km
Bus Stops
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV155AN · Data under Open Government Licence