Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SOUTHWELL RIVERSIDE, WV16 4AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHWELL RIVERSIDE, WV16 4AS.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV16 4AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV16 4AS — age 53, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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

WV16 4AS is a mixed residential area on Southwell Riverside, 0.4km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV16, WV16 4AS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £446k, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00146849 (shared with 5 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 4AS. The average age is 53.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

7 sales · Mean £ 419,214

Terraced

£ 412,500

5 sales · Mean £ 403,000

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

Crime around WV16 4AS is moderate at 60 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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Shoplifting34
Anti-social behaviour30
Other theft12
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils0.7 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils1.1 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs0.7 km
  • Railwaymans Arms0.9 km
  • The Bear0.4 km
  • AFC Bridgnorth0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bassa Villa0.4 km
  • Butlers0.6 km
  • Castle Tea Rooms0.6 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Gems Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 32 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
  • Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.9 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Kum Tong0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Beamans0.4 km
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.5 km
  • Pennys Fine Foods0.4 km
  • The Cake Room Bridgnorth0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.2 km
  • Shifnal14.6 km
  • Albrighton14.9 km

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.5 km