WV16 4BH is a mixed residential area on Riverside, 0.2km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For families considering a move, WV16 4BH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £236k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00146852 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERSIDE, WV16 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE, WV16 4BH.
247
51
£ 39,900 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV16 4BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WV16 4BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV16 4BH. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 227,475
14 sales · Mean £ 230,565
Semi-Detached
£ 228,725
2 sales · Mean £ 228,725
Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV16 4BH is moderate at 66 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 John's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Oldbury Wells 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 Bridgnorth0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- AFC Bridgnorth0.9 km
- Black Boy0.1 km
- Bridgnorth Golf Club0.8 km
- Old Castle Inn0.3 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel0.3 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Blue Ginger0.3 km
- Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.2 km
- China Diner0.2 km
- Coffee At D'Arcy's0.2 km
- Eurasia Restaurant0.3 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Kum Tong0.2 km
- Shanghai Town0.3 km
- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.2 km
- Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.5 km
- Shifnal14.9 km
- Albrighton15.2 km
Bus Stops
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WV164BH · Data under Open Government Licence