Area360 logo

Find postcode

Bridgnorth West

Interactive map displaying Bridgnorth West

About

Bridgnorth West sits on the western side of Bridgnorth in Shropshire, taking in parts of the town and the village of Tasley. The area is defined by its position on the sandstone ridge above the River Severn and by a mix of housing, local shops and small workplaces. Local streets climb toward the High Town and slope down toward the low-lying riverside; footpaths and lanes connect neighbourhoods to the town centre and to nearby green spaces used for walking and weekend markets.

Community facilities include a parish hall, primary school and a handful of convenience services that serve residents of both town and village. A short walk toward the centre brings you to the cliff railway that links High Town and Low Town, and the remains of the medieval castle motte are visible on the ridge above. Regular bus links run through the western ward to other parts of Shropshire, while local lanes feed into the county road network for journeys further afield.

Area overview

On average Bridgnorth West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridgnorth West is £48,476 per year. There are 2 schools in Bridgnorth West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bridgnorth West is home to around 5,659 people, with a population density of about 1,169.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridgnorth West Population
5,659
Population density
1,169.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.97(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.36(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.01(-44%)
Shoplifting
3.71(-57%)
Public order
3.36(-45%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,463
96.55%
Other White
62
1.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.41%
Irish
23
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.25%
Total population: 5,658

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,562
32.33%
No qualifications
883
18.28%
Level 3 (A level)
766
15.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
699
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
481
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 4,831

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,242
47.13%
Owns with a mortgage
697
26.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
325
12.33%
Social rents from council
167
6.34%
Other social rented
127
4.82%
Total households: 2,635

Property prices in Bridgnorth West

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £268,750 in Bridgnorth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,055,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bridgnorth West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgnorth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£108,500
Terraced20£247,500
Detached30£390,000
Semi-Detached22£261,000

10 years median price trend in Bridgnorth West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgnorth West.

All postcodes in Bridgnorth West

WV165BB

Wenlock Road

WV164LG

Victoria Road

WV165LP

Bridgnorth Castle

WV164LS

Foster Road

WV165AY

Three Ashes Road

WV164AH

Castle Terrace

WV165EE

Laurel Villas

WV164AN

East Castle Street

WV164BT

Kings Loade

WV164AB

West Castle Street

WV164JD

Duchess Drive

WV165AX

Farmlands Road

WV165YN

Bridgnorth Castle

WV165LW

Old Mill Lane

WV165AS

Portmans Way

WV165EZ

Oldbury Road

WV165HJ

Oldbury Wells

WV164PY

Beech Road

WV156YW

West Castle Street

WV165BZ

Highlands Road

WV164NY

Wrekin Road

WV165BQ

Wheatlands Rise

WV164AT

Railway Street

WV164PL

Ash Road

WV164PS

Haughton Close

WV164EG

Waterloo Terrace

WV164AJ

Bank Street

WV164NR

Racecourse Drive

WV165JG

The Hawthorns

WV164LF

Victoria Road

WV165BE

Huntsmans Close

WV165BG

Ryelands Gardens

WV164QF

Westgate Drive

WV164BD

Bridgnorth Castle

WV164AY

Hollybush Road

WV164BY

Underhill Street

WV165BH

Salop Street

WV165EF

Potseething Lane

WV164LU

Dunval Close

WV165BF

Bridgnorth Castle

WV165HN

Bridgnorth Castle

WV165AG

Ludlow Heights

WV165HG

Manor Farm Lane

WV165DB

Stretton Close

WV164AD

West Castle Street

WV164PG

Racecourse Drive

WV164LZ

Dunval Road

WV169ES

Bridgnorth Castle

WV164LL

Victoria Road

WV164BP

Bank Street

WV165JA

Captains Road

WV164JA

Queensway Drive

WV165HZ

Captains Road

WV165AU

Highfields Road

WV164JB

Duchess Drive

WV165DJ

Avondale Road

WV165DH

Castlefields

WV165DZ

Fells Orchard

WV164PD

Leasowes Close

WV165DD

Uplands Drive

WV165DL

Pool Drive

WV165DW

Paulbrook Road

WV164NP

Racecourse Drive

WV165PE

Tining Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.