Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

BIRCHLANDS, WV15 5DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHLANDS, WV15 5DR.

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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

WV15 5DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £232k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV15 5DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Birchlands, 0.7km 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 well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5DR 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 5DR. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 238,500

4 sales · Mean £ 235,500

Detached

£ 255,475

2 sales · Mean £ 255,475

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

WV15 5DR has low crime rates — 29 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.3 km
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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils1.2 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils1.5 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Black Boy0.9 km
  • Parlors Hall Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bandon Arms0.7 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
  • Legends0.9 km
  • Platform 101.0 km
  • Ridleys On The River0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Greggs0.7 km
  • Kum Tong0.7 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
  • Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Beaman And Sons0.8 km
  • Bridgnorth Bakes0.7 km
  • Giovannis1.0 km
  • Eurogarages Bridgnorth Service Station0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily Bridgnorth0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.3 km
  • Albrighton14.9 km
  • Shifnal15.1 km