WV16 4DS is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Bridgnorth in Bridgnorth. Administratively it sits within Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For families considering a move, WV16 4DS represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WV16 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00146851 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, WV16 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, WV16 4DS.
367
54
£ 39,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WV16 4DS — age 54, 65% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV16 4DS. The average age is 54.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV16 4DS is moderate at 71 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.
school Local Schools
Bridgnorth Endowed School
St John's Catholic Primary School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Oldbury Wells School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
Castlefields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Turners Top Shop0.9 km
- Beaman And Sons0.5 km
- Bridgnorth Bakes0.5 km
- Courtney's Cakes0.1 km
- Giovannis0.2 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Bridgnorth Bowling Club0.4 km
- Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs0.5 km
- Railwaymans Arms0.7 km
- The Bear0.1 km
- Bylet Bowling Club0.5 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Bassa Villa0.3 km
- Butlers0.3 km
- Castle Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Gems Kitchen0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour0.1 km
- Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth0.6 km
- Riverside Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
- Sids Plaice0.8 km
- Tasty Pizza And Chickenland0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosford14.5 km
- Shifnal14.8 km
- Albrighton15.2 km
Bus Stops
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WV164DS · Data under Open Government Licence