WV16 4BJ is a mixed residential area on Friars Street, 0.2km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For families considering a move, WV16 4BJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, down 27.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00146852 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRIARS STREET, WV16 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIARS STREET, WV16 4BJ.
247
51
£ 39,900 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV16 4BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WV16 4BJ — age 51, 77% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 27.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV16 4BJ. The average age is 51.0. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 269,000
19 sales · Mean £ 267,500
Detached
£ 381,180
3 sales · Mean £ 388,726
Semi-Detached
£ 273,750
8 sales · Mean £ 283,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV16 4BJ is moderate at 62 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
St John's Catholic Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
Oldbury Wells School
Castlefields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Beamans0.2 km
- Budgens0.7 km
- Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.4 km
- Pennys Fine Foods0.2 km
- The Cake Room Bridgnorth0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- AFC Bridgnorth0.8 km
- Black Boy0.2 km
- Bridgnorth Golf Club0.7 km
- Old Castle Inn0.5 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel0.3 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Blue Ginger0.3 km
- Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.3 km
- China Diner0.4 km
- Coffee At D'Arcy's0.3 km
- Eurasia Restaurant0.5 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Kum Tong0.3 km
- Shanghai Town0.4 km
- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.3 km
- Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.3 km
- Shifnal14.7 km
- Albrighton15.0 km
Bus Stops
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV164BJ · Data under Open Government Licence