Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WV16 4BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV16 4BD.

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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 4BD 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
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV16 4BD — age 54, 68% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

WV16 4BD is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth West and Tasley ward and the Ludlow constituency.

For families considering a move, WV16 4BD 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 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4BD 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 4BD. 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.

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

Crime around WV16 4BD is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Anti-social behaviour48
Shoplifting44
Public order22
Criminal damage and arson16

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

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils0.7 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils0.8 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Beamans0.2 km
  • Budgens0.6 km
  • Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.4 km
  • Pennys Fine Foods0.2 km
  • The Cake Room Bridgnorth0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • AFC Bridgnorth0.9 km
  • Black Boy0.1 km
  • Bridgnorth Golf Club1.0 km
  • Old Castle Inn0.2 km
  • Parlors Hall Hotel0.3 km
  • + 26 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Blue Ginger0.3 km
  • Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.1 km
  • China Diner0.2 km
  • Coffee At D'Arcy's0.1 km
  • Eurasia Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Kum Tong0.3 km
  • Shanghai Town0.3 km
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.3 km
  • Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.6 km
  • Shifnal15.0 km
  • Albrighton15.3 km

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.1 km
  • Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.4 km