WV16 4AG is a sought-after residential area on Library Steps, 0.2km from Low Town in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth West and Tasley ward and the Ludlow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00146835 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIBRARY STEPS, WV16 4AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIBRARY STEPS, WV16 4AG.
281
54
£ 41,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV16 4AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
WV16 4AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV16 4AG. The average age is 53.7. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV16 4AG has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oldbury Wells School
Bridgnorth Endowed School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
Castlefields Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Bridgnorth Bowling Club0.8 km
- Railwaymans Arms0.2 km
- The Bear0.6 km
- Bylet Bowling Club0.3 km
- Edgar Davies Sports Pavilion And Rugby Ground0.6 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Bassa Villa0.3 km
- Butlers0.6 km
- Castle Tea Rooms0.2 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Graze0.4 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.5 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
- Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.3 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Kum Tong0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Beaman And Sons0.1 km
- Bridgnorth Bakes0.3 km
- Courtney's Cakes0.4 km
- Giovannis0.4 km
- Lands & Sea0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.9 km
- Shifnal15.3 km
- Albrighton15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.2 km
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV164AG · Data under Open Government Licence