WV16 4BN is a mixed residential area on St Leonards Steps, 0.1km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.
Within the WV16 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00146842 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST LEONARDS STEPS, WV16 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST LEONARDS STEPS, WV16 4BN.
204
57
£ 39,900 /yr
44%
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
No single demographic signal dominates WV16 4BN — age 57, 54% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (57) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV16 4BN. The average age is 57.2. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Terraced
£ 167,125
2 sales · Mean £ 167,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV16 4BN is moderate at 78 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 Leonard's CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
Oldbury Wells School
Castlefields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Beamans0.1 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.3 km
- Pennys Fine Foods0.1 km
- The Cake Room Bridgnorth0.3 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- AFC Bridgnorth0.8 km
- Black Boy0.1 km
- Bridgnorth Golf Club0.7 km
- Old Castle Inn0.3 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel0.4 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Blue Ginger0.4 km
- Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.2 km
- China Diner0.3 km
- Coffee At D'Arcy's0.2 km
- Eurasia Restaurant0.3 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Kum Tong0.3 km
- Shanghai Town0.3 km
- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.2 km
- Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.5 km
- Shifnal14.8 km
- Albrighton15.2 km
Bus Stops
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WV164BN · Data under Open Government Licence