Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

KINGS LOADE, WV16 4BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS LOADE, WV16 4BT.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /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: WV16 4BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WV16 4BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £184k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 11.6% year-on-year.

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

WV16 4BT is a sought-after residential area on Kings Loade, 0.2km from Low Town in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth West and Tasley ward and the Ludlow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 11.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4BT are sourced from Output Area E00146835 (shared with 14 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 4BT. The average age is 53.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 177,750

6 sales · Mean £ 183,000

Terraced

£ 179,000

22 sales · Mean £ 186,006

Semi-Detached

£ 203,500

2 sales · Mean £ 203,500

Detached

£ 298,000

1 sales · Mean £ 298,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WV16 4BT has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences36
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour20
Burglary12
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils0.6 km
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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils1.0 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Beamans0.6 km
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.7 km
  • Pennys Fine Foods0.6 km
  • The Cake Room Bridgnorth0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Black Boy0.5 km
  • Old Castle Inn0.4 km
  • Parlors Hall Hotel0.5 km
  • The Bandon Arms0.6 km
  • The Black Horse0.4 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Blue Ginger0.5 km
  • Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.5 km
  • China Diner0.4 km
  • Coffee At D'Arcy's0.5 km
  • Eurasia Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Kum Tong0.6 km
  • Shanghai Town0.5 km
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.6 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford15.0 km
  • Shifnal15.4 km
  • Albrighton15.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.2 km
  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.5 km