Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

OAKLANDS, WV15 5DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLANDS, WV15 5DU.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV15 5DU spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WV15 5DU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oaklands, 0.8km 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 5DU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00146862 (shared with 13 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 5DU. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

7 sales · Mean £ 223,350

Detached

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

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

WV15 5DU has low crime rates — 27 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 offences36
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 pupils0.4 km
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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils1.3 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils1.6 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Black Boy1.0 km
  • Parlors Hall Hotel0.7 km
  • The Bandon Arms0.8 km
  • The Black Horse0.8 km
  • The Boatyard0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Blue Ginger0.7 km
  • China Diner0.8 km
  • Ridleys On The River0.9 km
  • Thalio - Asian Street Food0.7 km
  • Bassa Villa1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

6 nearby
  • Beaman And Sons0.9 km
  • Bridgnorth Bakes0.8 km
  • Eurogarages Bridgnorth Service Station0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily Bridgnorth0.2 km
  • Our Green Shop0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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