Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

HORSEGROVE HILL, WV15 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSEGROVE HILL, WV15 5AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 5AU 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

WV15 5AU is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 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. Property prices are trending up 62.0% year-on-year.

home £258,750 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV15 5AU is a safe, established residential area on Horsegrove Hill, 0.3km 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 5AU represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k, up 62.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5AU 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 5AU. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

Terraced

£ 197,500

1 sales · Mean £ 197,500

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

WV15 5AU has low crime rates — 36 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour20
Shoplifting14
Other theft11
Public order10

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 pupils0.9 km
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Oldbury Wells School

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

Good201 pupils1.2 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils1.3 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Beamans0.7 km
  • Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.9 km
  • Pennys Fine Foods0.7 km
  • The Cake Room Bridgnorth0.9 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Black Boy0.5 km
  • Old Castle Inn0.7 km
  • Parlors Hall Hotel0.3 km
  • The Bandon Arms0.4 km
  • The Black Horse0.3 km
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Blue Ginger0.3 km
  • Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.7 km
  • China Diner0.3 km
  • Coffee At D'Arcy's0.7 km
  • Eurasia Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Greggs0.9 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Kum Tong0.4 km
  • Shanghai Town0.8 km
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.5 km
  • Shifnal15.1 km
  • Albrighton15.2 km