WV16 4BB is a sought-after residential area on Underhill Street, 0.2km from Low Town in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth West and Tasley ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For families considering a move, WV16 4BB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 27.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00146835 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNDERHILL STREET, WV16 4BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERHILL STREET, WV16 4BB.
281
54
£ 41,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV16 4BB 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
No single demographic signal dominates WV16 4BB — age 54, 68% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 27.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV16 4BB. 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
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
£ 180,000
5 sales · Mean £ 196,300
Semi-Detached
£ 240,250
2 sales · Mean £ 240,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV16 4BB is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Oldbury Wells School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Castlefields Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Beamans0.4 km
- Budgens0.7 km
- Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.5 km
- Pennys Fine Foods0.4 km
- The Cake Room Bridgnorth0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Black Boy0.3 km
- Old Castle Inn0.2 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel0.4 km
- The Bandon Arms0.4 km
- The Black Horse0.2 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Blue Ginger0.4 km
- Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.3 km
- China Diner0.2 km
- Coffee At D'Arcy's0.3 km
- Eurasia Restaurant0.2 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Kum Tong0.4 km
- Shanghai Town0.3 km
- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.8 km
- Shifnal15.2 km
- Albrighton15.4 km
Bus Stops
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km
- Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV164BB · Data under Open Government Licence