WV16 4BA is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth West and Tasley ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WV16 4BA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00146837 (shared with 204 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV16 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV16 4BA.
207
53
£ 41,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV16 4BA 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV16 4BA spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4BA. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV16 4BA is moderate at 51 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
St John's Catholic Primary School
Castlefields Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Bridgnorth Bowling Club0.6 km
- Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs0.9 km
- Railwaymans Arms0.3 km
- The Bear0.5 km
- Bylet Bowling Club0.4 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Bassa Villa0.3 km
- Butlers0.4 km
- Castle Tea Rooms0.1 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Gems Kitchen1.0 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.3 km
- Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.9 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
- Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.4 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Beaman And Sons0.2 km
- Bridgnorth Bakes0.4 km
- Courtney's Cakes0.3 km
- Giovannis0.3 km
- Lands & Sea0.3 km
- + 15 more
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
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Postcode Profile: WV164BA · Data under Open Government Licence