WV16 4AR is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth West and Tasley ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For families considering a move, WV16 4AR represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00146835 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV16 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV16 4AR.
281
54
£ 41,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV16 4AR 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 4AR — age 54, 68% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 4AR. The average age is 53.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV16 4AR has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Oldbury Wells School
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Castlefields Primary School
St John's Catholic 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 Bear0.5 km
- Bylet Bowling Club0.5 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Bassa Villa0.4 km
- Butlers0.3 km
- Castle Tea Rooms0.2 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Gems Kitchen0.9 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
- Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.9 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
- Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Beaman And Sons0.3 km
- Bridgnorth Bakes0.5 km
- Courtney's Cakes0.3 km
- Giovannis0.4 km
- Lands & Sea0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.9 km
- Shifnal15.3 km
- Albrighton15.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.2 km
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV164AR · Data under Open Government Licence