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.
UNDERHILL STREET, WV16 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERHILL STREET, WV16 4BY.
281
54
£ 41,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Oldbury Wells School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Castlefields Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WV164BY · Data under Open Government Licence