WV15 5AR is a safe, established residential area on Hospital Street, 0.3km from Low Town in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For families considering a move, WV15 5AR represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00146861 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOSPITAL STREET, WV15 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOSPITAL STREET, WV15 5AR.
268
43
£ 39,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV15 5AR 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 43, WV15 5AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV15 5AR. The average age is 43.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 178,750
8 sales · Mean £ 181,006
Flat
£ 162,500
4 sales · Mean £ 157,987
Semi-Detached
£ 194,000
2 sales · Mean £ 194,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV15 5AR has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
Bridgnorth Endowed School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Oldbury Wells School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Castlefields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Beamans0.6 km
- Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.8 km
- Pennys Fine Foods0.6 km
- The Cake Room Bridgnorth0.7 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Black Boy0.4 km
- Old Castle Inn0.6 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel0.2 km
- The Bandon Arms0.2 km
- The Black Horse0.2 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Blue Ginger0.2 km
- Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.5 km
- China Diner0.2 km
- Coffee At D'Arcy's0.5 km
- Eurasia Restaurant0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- Kum Tong0.2 km
- Shanghai Town0.7 km
- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.6 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.5 km
- Shifnal15.0 km
- Albrighton15.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WV155AR · Data under Open Government Licence