Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

ELMHURST, WV15 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMHURST, WV15 5DJ.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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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.

home £273,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences31
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.2 km
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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils1.4 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils1.5 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Greggs0.8 km
  • Kum Tong0.6 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
  • Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.7 km
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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