WV15 5DB is a safe, established residential area on The Grove, 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 5DB represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5DB are sourced from Output Area E00146857 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GROVE, WV15 5DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, WV15 5DB.
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42
£ 39,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV15 5DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WV15 5DB is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV15 5DB. The average age is 42.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV15 5DB has low crime rates — 35 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.
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
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
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Black Boy0.5 km
- Old Castle Inn0.7 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel0.3 km
- The Bandon Arms0.3 km
- The Black Horse0.3 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Blue Ginger0.3 km
- Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.6 km
- China Diner0.3 km
- Coffee At D'Arcy's0.6 km
- Eurasia Restaurant0.7 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bridgnorth Greggs1.0 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Kum Tong0.3 km
- Shanghai Town0.8 km
- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.5 km
- Shifnal15.1 km
- Albrighton15.1 km
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