KINGS LOADE, WV16 4DA House Prices & Local Information

WV16 4DA is a sought-after residential area on Kings Loade, 0.4km from Low Town in Oldbury (Shropshire). Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth West and Tasley ward and the Ludlow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 232.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4DA are sourced from Output Area E00146832 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.