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.
STOURBRIDGE ROAD, WV15 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOURBRIDGE ROAD, WV15 5AY.
343
48
£ 39,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Oldbury Wells School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Castlefields Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Co-op0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WV155AY · Data under Open Government Licence