Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WEST CASTLE STREET, WV16 4AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CASTLE STREET, WV16 4AB.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV16 4AB 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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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV16 4AB — age 53, 51% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 16.8% year-on-year.

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

WV16 4AB is a well-regarded residential area on West Castle Street, 0.3km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth West and Tasley ward and the Ludlow constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 16.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00146837 (shared with 204 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 4AB. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 120,500

6 sales · Mean £ 113,250

Semi-Detached

£ 395,000

5 sales · Mean £ 354,500

Terraced

£ 311,411

2 sales · Mean £ 311,411

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

Crime around WV16 4AB is moderate at 59 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 offences67
Anti-social behaviour49
Shoplifting32
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils0.5 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils0.8 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs0.8 km
  • Railwaymans Arms0.3 km
  • The Bear0.4 km
  • Bylet Bowling Club0.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bassa Villa0.3 km
  • Butlers0.3 km
  • Castle Tea Rooms0.1 km
  • Costa0.1 km
  • Gems Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.3 km
  • Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.9 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.4 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Beaman And Sons0.2 km
  • Bridgnorth Bakes0.4 km
  • Courtney's Cakes0.2 km
  • Giovannis0.3 km
  • Lands & Sea0.3 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.8 km
  • Shifnal15.2 km
  • Albrighton15.5 km

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
  • Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.3 km