Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

OLD SCHOOL MEWS, WV16 4DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD SCHOOL MEWS, WV16 4DP.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV16 4DP 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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1/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV16 4DP — age 52, 45% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, WV16 4DP offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00146846 (shared with 16 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 4DP. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 242,000

3 sales · Mean £ 232,333

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

Crime around WV16 4DP 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 offences70
Anti-social behaviour43
Shoplifting32
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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Bridgnorth Endowed School

Good535 pupils0.2 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils0.5 km
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St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils0.6 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 Club0.5 km
  • Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs0.6 km
  • Railwaymans Arms0.6 km
  • The Bear0.2 km
  • Bylet Bowling Club0.4 km
  • + 26 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bassa Villa0.2 km
  • Butlers0.3 km
  • Castle Tea Rooms0.3 km
  • Costa0.2 km
  • Gems Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 32 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.1 km
  • Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.7 km
  • Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
  • Sids Plaice0.9 km
  • Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Beaman And Sons0.4 km
  • Bridgnorth Bakes0.4 km
  • Courtney's Cakes0.1 km
  • Giovannis0.1 km
  • Lands & Sea0.1 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosford14.5 km
  • Shifnal14.8 km
  • Albrighton15.2 km

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km