WV16 4AF is a sought-after residential area on Castle Hill Walk, 0.2km from Low Town in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth West and Tasley ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WV16 4AF offers 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 rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00146837 (shared with 204 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE HILL WALK, WV16 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE HILL WALK, WV16 4AF.
207
53
£ 41,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV16 4AF 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
WV16 4AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 51% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV16 4AF. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV16 4AF has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
Oldbury Wells School
Bridgnorth Endowed School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Castlefields Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Bridgnorth Bowling Club0.7 km
- Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs1.0 km
- Railwaymans Arms0.2 km
- The Bear0.6 km
- Bylet Bowling Club0.3 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Bassa Villa0.3 km
- Butlers0.5 km
- Castle Tea Rooms0.2 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Graze0.4 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
- Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.3 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Kum Tong0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Beaman And Sons0.1 km
- Bridgnorth Bakes0.3 km
- Courtney's Cakes0.4 km
- Giovannis0.3 km
- Lands & Sea0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.8 km
- Shifnal15.3 km
- Albrighton15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.2 km
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV164AF · Data under Open Government Licence