WV16 4BS is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth West and Tasley ward and the Ludlow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00146834 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV16 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV16 4BS.
210
59
£ 41,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV16 4BS spans multiple life stages — average age 59, 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 4BS. The average age is 59.0. 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 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 4BS is moderate at 55 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
Oldbury Wells School
St John's Catholic Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Castlefields Primary School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Turners Top Shop0.8 km
- Beamans0.3 km
- Budgens0.2 km
- Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.2 km
- Pennys Fine Foods0.3 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Bridgnorth Bowling Club0.3 km
- Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs0.6 km
- Railwaymans Arms0.5 km
- The Bear0.4 km
- AFC Bridgnorth0.7 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Bassa Villa0.5 km
- Butlers0.1 km
- Castle Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Gems Kitchen0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.3 km
- Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.7 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
- Sids Plaice0.8 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.8 km
- Shifnal15.1 km
- Albrighton15.6 km
Bus Stops
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km
- Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV164BS · Data under Open Government Licence