Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

UNDERHILL STREET, WV16 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERHILL STREET, WV16 4BY.

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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 4BY 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 4BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £112k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 14.8% year-on-year.

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

WV16 4BY is a sought-after residential area on Underhill Street, 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4BY 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 4BY. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 110,000

41 sales · Mean £ 109,314

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

WV16 4BY has low crime rates — 49 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 offences54
Shoplifting44
Anti-social behaviour34
Public order16
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils0.6 km
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Oldbury Wells School

Good819 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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Castlefields Primary School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Beamans0.4 km
  • Budgens0.7 km
  • Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers0.5 km
  • Pennys Fine Foods0.4 km
  • The Cake Room Bridgnorth0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Black Boy0.3 km
  • Old Castle Inn0.2 km
  • Parlors Hall Hotel0.4 km
  • The Bandon Arms0.4 km
  • The Black Horse0.2 km
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Blue Ginger0.4 km
  • Carrie England ApotheCarrie0.3 km
  • China Diner0.2 km
  • Coffee At D'Arcy's0.3 km
  • Eurasia Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Kum Tong0.4 km
  • Shanghai Town0.4 km
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.8 km
  • Shifnal15.2 km
  • Albrighton15.5 km

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km
  • Bridgnorth (Severn Valley Railway)0.3 km