Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

STOURBRIDGE ROAD, WV15 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOURBRIDGE ROAD, WV15 5AY.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV15 5AY 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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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV15 5AY spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £294k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WV15 5AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stourbridge Road, 0.4km 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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: Average house prices are around £294k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00146853 (shared with 11 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 5AY. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 305,000

3 sales · Mean £ 334,166

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 262,666

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

WV15 5AY has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime10
Public order10

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils1.1 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils1.4 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils1.4 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Beamans0.9 km
  • Pennys Fine Foods0.9 km
  • The Original Factory Shop1.0 km
  • Beaman And Sons0.6 km
  • Bridgnorth Bakes0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Black Boy0.7 km
  • Old Castle Inn0.8 km
  • Parlors Hall Hotel0.5 km
  • The Bandon Arms0.6 km
  • The Black Horse0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Blue Ginger0.5 km
  • Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.8 km
  • China Diner0.5 km
  • Coffee At D'Arcy's0.8 km
  • Eurasia Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Greggs0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Kum Tong0.6 km
  • Shanghai Town0.9 km
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.7 km
  • Albrighton15.3 km
  • Shifnal15.3 km