Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

BERNARDS HILL, WV15 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERNARDS HILL, WV15 5AS.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV15 5AS 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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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WV15 5AS's 66% ownership and 43-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. Property prices are trending down 16.0% year-on-year.

home £169,294 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV15 5AS is a safe, established residential area on Bernards Hill, 0.2km from Low Town in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.

For families considering a move, WV15 5AS represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00146861 (shared with 8 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 5AS. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 147,500

4 sales · Mean £ 149,625

Terraced

£ 152,500

26 sales · Mean £ 159,382

Detached

£ 130,000

3 sales · Mean £ 151,000

Flat

£ 106,250

2 sales · Mean £ 106,250

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

WV15 5AS has low crime rates — 35 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 offences58
Anti-social behaviour20
Shoplifting13
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson10

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 pupils0.8 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils1.1 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils1.3 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 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
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Black Boy0.5 km
  • Old Castle Inn0.6 km
  • Parlors Hall Hotel0.3 km
  • The Bandon Arms0.3 km
  • The Black Horse0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Blue Ginger0.3 km
  • Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.6 km
  • China Diner0.3 km
  • Coffee At D'Arcy's0.6 km
  • Eurasia Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Greggs1.0 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Kum Tong0.3 km
  • Shanghai Town0.7 km
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.6 km
  • Shifnal15.1 km
  • Albrighton15.2 km