WV15 5AP is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Low Town in Bridgnorth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.
The people who live in WV15 5AP are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00146843 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV15 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV15 5AP.
320
45
£ 39,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV15 5AP 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WV15 5AP's 71% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV15 5AP. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV15 5AP has low crime rates — 41 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
27 nearby- Black Boy0.4 km
- Old Castle Inn0.6 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel0.1 km
- The Bandon Arms0.1 km
- The Black Horse0.2 km
- + 22 more
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 Restaurant0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.0 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-op0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
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
- Cosford14.4 km
- Shifnal14.9 km
- Albrighton15.0 km
Bus Stops
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV155AP · Data under Open Government Licence