Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

POUND STREET, WV16 4AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POUND STREET, WV16 4AP.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV16 4AP 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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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WV16 4AP is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.

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

WV16 4AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pound Street, 0.3km from High Town in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WV16 4AP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00146844 (shared with 23 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 4AP. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 165,000

17 sales · Mean £ 177,779

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

Crime around WV16 4AP is moderate at 54 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 offences73
Anti-social behaviour42
Shoplifting32
Public order27
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils0.4 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils0.5 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils0.6 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Turners Top Shop0.8 km
  • Beamans0.3 km
  • Budgens0.2 km
  • Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.2 km
  • Pennys Fine Foods0.3 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs0.6 km
  • Railwaymans Arms0.5 km
  • The Bear0.3 km
  • AFC Bridgnorth0.6 km
  • + 26 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bassa Villa0.4 km
  • Butlers0.1 km
  • Castle Tea Rooms0.4 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • Gems Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 32 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.3 km
  • Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.6 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
  • Sids Plaice0.8 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.8 km
  • Shifnal15.0 km
  • Albrighton15.5 km

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km