Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

HIGH STREET, WV16 4BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, WV16 4BF.

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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 4BF 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 4BF 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. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

WV16 4BF is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.0km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.

Day-to-day life in WV16 4BF has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4BF 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 4BF. 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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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)

Crime around WV16 4BF is moderate at 64 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 offences75
Anti-social behaviour47
Shoplifting32
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils0.2 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils0.4 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils0.6 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.9 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Turners Top Shop0.9 km
  • Beaman And Sons0.4 km
  • Bridgnorth Bakes0.4 km
  • Courtney's Cakes0.0 km
  • Giovannis0.2 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs0.6 km
  • Railwaymans Arms0.6 km
  • The Bear0.1 km
  • Bylet Bowling Club0.5 km
  • + 26 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bassa Villa0.2 km
  • Butlers0.2 km
  • Castle Tea Rooms0.3 km
  • Costa0.2 km
  • Gems Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 32 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.0 km
  • Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.7 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Sids Plaice0.8 km
  • Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.6 km
  • Shifnal14.9 km
  • Albrighton15.3 km

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km