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.
WEST CASTLE STREET, WV16 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CASTLE STREET, WV16 4AB.
207
53
£ 41,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Oldbury Wells School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Castlefields Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WV164AB · Data under Open Government Licence