WV15 5BN is a safe, established residential area on St Nicholas Crescent, 0.5km from Low Town in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV15 5BN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00146858 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST NICHOLAS CRESCENT, WV15 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST NICHOLAS CRESCENT, WV15 5BN.
307
38
£ 39,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV15 5BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WV15 5BN has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV15 5BN. The average age is 38.0. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 186,000
7 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
Terraced
£ 149,950
3 sales · Mean £ 146,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV15 5BN has low crime rates — 40 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
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Castlefields 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
20 nearby- Black Boy0.7 km
- Old Castle Inn0.9 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel0.5 km
- The Bandon Arms0.5 km
- The Black Horse0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Blue Ginger0.5 km
- Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.8 km
- China Diner0.5 km
- Coffee At D'Arcy's0.8 km
- Eurasia Restaurant0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bridgnorth Greggs0.8 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Kum Tong0.5 km
- Shanghai Town1.0 km
- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.5 km
- Albrighton15.1 km
- Shifnal15.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WV155BN · Data under Open Government Licence