Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

LIBRARY STEPS, WV16 4AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIBRARY STEPS, WV16 4AG.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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

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

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.

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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

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting42
Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour33
Public order14
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils0.6 km
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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bassa Villa0.3 km
  • Butlers0.6 km
  • Castle Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • Graze0.4 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
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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
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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