Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

MONKS COURT, WV15 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKS COURT, WV15 5BU.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV15 5BU spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. 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 5BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Monks Court, 0.2km from Low Town in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.

The people who live in WV15 5BU are typical of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WV15 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00146847 (shared with 10 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 5BU. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 147,500

1 sales · Mean £ 147,500

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

WV15 5BU has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences66
Shoplifting33
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils1.0 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils1.0 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Beamans0.4 km
  • Budgens0.9 km
  • Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.6 km
  • Pennys Fine Foods0.4 km
  • The Cake Room Bridgnorth0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Black Boy0.3 km
  • Old Castle Inn0.5 km
  • Parlors Hall Hotel0.1 km
  • The Bandon Arms0.1 km
  • The Black Horse0.1 km
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Blue Ginger0.1 km
  • Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.4 km
  • China Diner0.1 km
  • Coffee At D'Arcy's0.4 km
  • Eurasia Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Kum Tong0.1 km
  • Shanghai Town0.5 km
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.5 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.5 km
  • Shifnal15.0 km
  • Albrighton15.2 km

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.4 km