Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

CARTWAY, WV16 4BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARTWAY, WV16 4BW.

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Population

204

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV16 4BW — age 57, 54% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 30.5% year-on-year.

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

WV16 4BW is a mixed residential area on Cartway, 0.1km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.

Day-to-day life in WV16 4BW has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 30.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00146842 (shared with 13 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 4BW. 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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 217,500

16 sales · Mean £ 223,309

Flat

£ 81,250

6 sales · Mean £ 83,833

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

Crime around WV16 4BW is moderate at 67 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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour48
Shoplifting44
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils0.6 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils0.8 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs0.7 km
  • Railwaymans Arms0.6 km
  • The Bear0.3 km
  • Bylet Bowling Club0.3 km
  • + 26 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bassa Villa0.1 km
  • Butlers0.4 km
  • Castle Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • Costa0.1 km
  • Gems Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 32 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.2 km
  • Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.8 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
  • Sids Plaice1.0 km
  • Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Beaman And Sons0.3 km
  • Bridgnorth Bakes0.3 km
  • Courtney's Cakes0.2 km
  • Giovannis0.0 km
  • Lands & Sea0.1 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.5 km
  • Shifnal14.9 km
  • Albrighton15.3 km

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.1 km