Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WV16 4BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

260

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV16 4BE spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

WV16 4BE is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.

This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00146847 (shared with 10 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 4BE. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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)

Crime around WV16 4BE is moderate at 64 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 offences75
Anti-social behaviour48
Shoplifting44
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.7 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils0.8 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils0.9 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

30 nearby
  • AFC Bridgnorth1.0 km
  • Black Boy0.1 km
  • Bridgnorth Golf Club0.9 km
  • Old Castle Inn0.2 km
  • Parlors Hall Hotel0.3 km
  • + 25 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

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

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Kum Tong0.2 km
  • Shanghai Town0.3 km
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.3 km
  • Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
  • Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.5 km