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.
WV16 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV16 4BE.
260
52
£ 39,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Bridgnorth Endowed School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Oldbury Wells School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Castlefields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WV164BE · Data under Open Government Licence