WV16 4DR is a mixed residential area on St Marys Street, 0.2km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WV16 4DR offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, up 50.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00146846 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS STREET, WV16 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS STREET, WV16 4DR.
274
52
£ 39,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV16 4DR 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 4DR — age 52, 45% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 50.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV16 4DR. 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
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
£ 205,000
11 sales · Mean £ 268,913
Flat
£ 136,000
2 sales · Mean £ 136,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV16 4DR is moderate at 57 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.
school Local Schools
Bridgnorth Endowed School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Oldbury Wells School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Castlefields Primary School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Turners Top Shop0.9 km
- Beaman And Sons0.4 km
- Bridgnorth Bakes0.5 km
- Courtney's Cakes0.1 km
- Giovannis0.3 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Bridgnorth Bowling Club0.3 km
- Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs0.6 km
- Railwaymans Arms0.5 km
- The Bear0.3 km
- Bylet Bowling Club0.5 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Bassa Villa0.3 km
- Butlers0.1 km
- Castle Tea Rooms0.2 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Gems Kitchen0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.1 km
- Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.7 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
- Sids Plaice0.8 km
- Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.7 km
- Shifnal15.0 km
- Albrighton15.4 km
Bus Stops
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
- Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV164DR · Data under Open Government Licence