Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WV15 5AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV15 5AP.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour23
Shoplifting14
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.3 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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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils1.1 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils1.1 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.0 km
  • Aldi0.7 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

  • Cosford14.4 km
  • Shifnal14.9 km
  • Albrighton15.0 km

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.5 km