Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

LODGE LANE, WV15 5BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE LANE, WV15 5BH.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

278

cake
Avg Age

49

payments
Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

work
Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety
7/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
psychology

Area Character

WV15 5BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £287k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

home £287,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV15 5BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lodge Lane, 0.5km 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 quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00146862 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV15 5BH. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

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

£ 266,500

4 sales · Mean £ 249,375

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

WV15 5BH has low crime rates — 31 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
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime10
Public order10

school Local Schools

P

St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
S

Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils1.1 km
S

Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils1.3 km
P

St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils1.4 km
P

Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils1.6 km
P

St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Beamans0.9 km
  • Pennys Fine Foods0.9 km
  • Beaman And Sons0.7 km
  • Bridgnorth Bakes0.6 km
  • Giovannis0.9 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Black Boy0.8 km
  • Old Castle Inn0.9 km
  • Parlors Hall Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bandon Arms0.6 km
  • The Black Horse0.6 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Blue Ginger0.6 km
  • Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.9 km
  • China Diner0.6 km
  • Coffee At D'Arcy's0.9 km
  • Eurasia Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 17 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Greggs0.7 km
  • Kum Tong0.6 km
  • Shanghai Town1.0 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
  • Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.6 km
  • Albrighton15.2 km
  • Shifnal15.3 km