Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WV16 4DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV16 4DF.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WV16 4DF 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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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WV16 4DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

WV16 4DF is a mixed residential area located 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.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00146846 (shared with 16 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 4DF. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 4DF is moderate at 58 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 offences74
Anti-social behaviour45
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 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Turners Top Shop1.0 km
  • Beaman And Sons0.4 km
  • Bridgnorth Bakes0.4 km
  • Courtney's Cakes0.0 km
  • Giovannis0.1 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs0.6 km
  • Railwaymans Arms0.5 km
  • The Bear0.2 km
  • Bylet Bowling Club0.4 km
  • + 26 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bassa Villa0.2 km
  • Butlers0.2 km
  • Castle Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • Costa0.1 km
  • Gems Kitchen0.8 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 Shop0.4 km
  • Sids Plaice0.9 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 USED0.1 km