Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

EBENEZER ROW, WV16 4AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EBENEZER ROW, WV16 4AU.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WV16 4AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 59, 63% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (59) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.

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

WV16 4AU is a well-regarded residential area on Ebenezer Row, 0.3km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth West and Tasley ward and the Ludlow constituency.

For families considering a move, WV16 4AU represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00146834 (shared with 7 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 4AU. The average age is 59.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 153,500

14 sales · Mean £ 150,450

Semi-Detached

£ 187,000

1 sales · Mean £ 187,000

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

Crime around WV16 4AU is moderate at 57 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 offences68
Anti-social behaviour48
Shoplifting32
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils0.5 km
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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils0.7 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs0.8 km
  • Railwaymans Arms0.3 km
  • The Bear0.5 km
  • Bylet Bowling Club0.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bassa Villa0.3 km
  • Butlers0.3 km
  • Castle Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • Costa0.2 km
  • Gems Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 32 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.3 km
  • Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.9 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
  • Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.4 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Beaman And Sons0.3 km
  • Bridgnorth Bakes0.4 km
  • Courtney's Cakes0.3 km
  • Giovannis0.3 km
  • Lands & Sea0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.9 km
  • Shifnal15.2 km
  • Albrighton15.6 km

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
  • Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.2 km