Postcode WV15 5BJ is located in an urban city, within the Bridgnorth South & Alveley ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bridgnorth East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridgnorth East is £48,667 per year. The nearest station is Cosford, about 9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bridgnorth East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,894 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Bridgnorth East has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bridgnorth East is £48,667 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV15 5BJ.
Bridgnorth East near WV15 5BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cosford located about 9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £302,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Bridgnorth South & Alveley area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 up to £595,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £350,000 | £334 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £280,000 | £286 |
| Terraced | 4 | £279,500 | £272 |
| Flats | 2 | £171,250 | £268 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £302,500 | £132,500 | £263,500 | £378,975 |
| 2017 | £263,000 | £132,250 | £182,500 | £188,750 |
| 2018 | £297,475 | £127,500 | £215,000 | £195,000 |
| 2019 | £306,500 | £126,000 | £240,600 | £200,000 |
| 2020 | £335,000 | £84,000 | £226,500 | £171,000 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £142,500 | £250,000 | £197,500 |
| 2022 | £337,500 | £142,000 | £250,000 | £199,000 |
| 2023 | £381,000 | £165,000 | £280,000 | £236,250 |
| 2024 | £345,000 | £143,000 | £270,000 | £219,000 |
| 2025 | £385,000 | £167,500 | £273,000 | £223,250 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £175,000 | £267,500 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £209 | £231 | £161 |
| 2017 | £263 | £214 | £204 | £206 |
| 2018 | £243 | £197 | £199 | £245 |
| 2019 | £289 | £194 | £240 | £241 |
| 2020 | £244 | £130 | £236 | £196 |
| 2021 | £271 | £221 | £299 | £231 |
| 2022 | £323 | £224 | £286 | £292 |
| 2023 | £335 | £251 | £313 | £335 |
| 2024 | £290 | £221 | £272 | £307 |
| 2025 | £318 | £251 | £288 | £272 |
| 2026 | £365 | £285 | £256 | — |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV15 5BJ.
In the WV15 5BJ postcode area, located within Bridgnorth East, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV15 5BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Stourbridge Road, Bridgnorth, WV15 6AL | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Stourbridge Road, Stourbridge, WV15 6AN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Lodge Lane, Shropshire, WV15 5DF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV15 5BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin Taylor
Bridgnorth South & Alveley - Elected 1 May 2025
Stuart Anderson
South Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV15 5BJ records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WV15 5BJ in Bridgnorth East is £302,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to WV15 5BJ, including St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School (Good) and Bridgnorth Endowed School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WV15 5BJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,894 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Shropshire covering WV15 5BJ is Stuart Anderson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Colin Taylor (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.