WV15 5DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Elmhurst, 0.7km 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 5DJ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, up 59.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00146859 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMHURST, WV15 5DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMHURST, WV15 5DJ.
297
49
£ 39,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WV15 5DJ — age 49, 89% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 59.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV15 5DJ. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 257,500
6 sales · Mean £ 280,000
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
7 sales · Mean £ 212,785
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV15 5DJ has low crime rates — 33 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
St John's Catholic Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Oldbury Wells School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Black Boy0.9 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel0.6 km
- The Bandon Arms0.6 km
- The Black Horse0.7 km
- The Boatyard0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Blue Ginger0.6 km
- China Diner0.7 km
- Legends1.0 km
- Platform 101.0 km
- Ridleys On The River0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bridgnorth Greggs0.8 km
- Kum Tong0.6 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
- Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.7 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Beaman And Sons0.9 km
- Bridgnorth Bakes0.7 km
- Giovannis0.9 km
- Eurogarages Bridgnorth Service Station0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily Bridgnorth0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.2 km
- Albrighton14.7 km
- Shifnal14.9 km
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Postcode Profile: WV155DJ · Data under Open Government Licence