WV16 4AQ is a sought-after residential area on St Marys Steps, 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 4AQ 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 is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £555k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00146837 (shared with 204 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS STEPS, WV16 4AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS STEPS, WV16 4AQ.
207
53
£ 41,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV16 4AQ 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 4AQ 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 4AQ. 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
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
Detached
£ 405,000
3 sales · Mean £ 450,250
Terraced
£ 217,000
2 sales · Mean £ 217,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV16 4AQ is moderate at 53 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
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Oldbury Wells School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Castlefields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Beamans0.3 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.4 km
- Pennys Fine Foods0.3 km
- The Cake Room Bridgnorth0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Black Boy0.2 km
- Old Castle Inn0.2 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel0.4 km
- The Bandon Arms0.3 km
- The Black Horse0.2 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Blue Ginger0.4 km
- Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.2 km
- China Diner0.2 km
- Coffee At D'Arcy's0.2 km
- Eurasia Restaurant0.2 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Kum Tong0.3 km
- Shanghai Town0.3 km
- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.3 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.7 km
- Shifnal15.2 km
- Albrighton15.4 km
Bus Stops
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
- Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV164AQ · Data under Open Government Licence