Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

FARADAY DRIVE, WV15 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARADAY DRIVE, WV15 5BJ.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WV15 5BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WV15 5BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Faraday Drive, 0.8km from Low Town 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.

Day-to-day life in WV15 5BJ has the character of a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00146862 (shared with 13 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 WV15 5BJ. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WV15 5BJ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Vehicle crime5
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Parlors Hall Hotel0.9 km
  • The Bandon Arms0.9 km
  • The Black Horse0.9 km
  • The Boatyard0.9 km
  • The Falcon0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Blue Ginger0.9 km
  • China Diner0.9 km
  • Thalio - Asian Street Food0.9 km
  • Natasha's Tearooms0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Greggs0.4 km
  • Kum Tong0.9 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
  • Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Bakes0.9 km
  • Eurogarages Bridgnorth Service Station0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily Bridgnorth0.4 km
  • Our Green Shop0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.5 km
  • Albrighton15.0 km
  • Shifnal15.3 km