WV16 4AX is a sought-after residential area on Hollybush Road, 0.4km from Low Town in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth West and Tasley ward and the Ludlow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00146835 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLYBUSH ROAD, WV16 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYBUSH ROAD, WV16 4AX.
281
54
£ 41,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV16 4AX 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV16 4AX spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £150k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV16 4AX. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 147,000
10 sales · Mean £ 154,044
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV16 4AX has low crime rates — 46 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 Club0.6 km
- Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs0.9 km
- Railwaymans Arms0.2 km
- The Bear0.6 km
- Bylet Bowling Club0.4 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Bassa Villa0.4 km
- Butlers0.4 km
- Castle Tea Rooms0.2 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Graze0.3 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
- Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth1.0 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
- Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Beaman And Sons0.2 km
- Bridgnorth Bakes0.4 km
- Courtney's Cakes0.4 km
- Giovannis0.4 km
- Lands & Sea0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.9 km
- Shifnal15.3 km
- Albrighton15.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.1 km
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV164AX · Data under Open Government Licence