WV16 4AY is a sought-after residential area on Hollybush Road, 0.4km from Low Town in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth West and Tasley ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For families considering a move, WV16 4AY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00146835 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLYBUSH ROAD, WV16 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYBUSH ROAD, WV16 4AY.
281
54
£ 41,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV16 4AY 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 4AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV16 4AY. 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 4AY has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Oldbury Wells School
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Castlefields Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Bridgnorth Bowling Club0.8 km
- Railwaymans Arms0.1 km
- The Bear0.7 km
- Bylet Bowling Club0.4 km
- Edgar Davies Sports Pavilion And Rugby Ground0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Bassa Villa0.5 km
- Butlers0.6 km
- Castle Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Graze0.5 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.6 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
- Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.5 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Kum Tong0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Beaman And Sons0.3 km
- Bridgnorth Bakes0.5 km
- Courtney's Cakes0.5 km
- Giovannis0.5 km
- Lands & Sea0.5 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford15.0 km
- Shifnal15.4 km
- Albrighton15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.1 km
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV164AY · Data under Open Government Licence