Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

UNDERHILL STREET, WV16 4BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERHILL STREET, WV16 4BB.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV16 4BB 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
workEmployment
4/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV16 4BB — 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. Property prices are trending down 27.0% year-on-year.

home £200,083 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV16 4BB is a sought-after residential area on Underhill Street, 0.2km from Low Town in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth West and Tasley ward and the Ludlow constituency.

For families considering a move, WV16 4BB 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 is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 27.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00146835 (shared with 14 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 4BB. 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

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 180,000

5 sales · Mean £ 196,300

Semi-Detached

£ 240,250

2 sales · Mean £ 240,250

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

Crime around WV16 4BB is moderate at 50 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 offences65
Shoplifting44
Anti-social behaviour38
Public order16
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils0.6 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils0.8 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils1.0 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Beamans0.4 km
  • Budgens0.7 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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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Black Boy0.3 km
  • Old Castle Inn0.2 km
  • Parlors Hall Hotel0.4 km
  • The Bandon Arms0.4 km
  • The Black Horse0.2 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Blue Ginger0.4 km
  • Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.3 km
  • China Diner0.2 km
  • Coffee At D'Arcy's0.3 km
  • Eurasia Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Kum Tong0.4 km
  • Shanghai Town0.3 km
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.8 km
  • Shifnal15.2 km
  • Albrighton15.4 km

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km
  • Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.3 km