Postcode insights

WV15 6QJ

Chantry Lane

Bridgnorth South & Alveley

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Detailed insights for WV15 6QJ

Overview

Postcode WV15 6QJ is located in a rural village, 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 9.9 miles away.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Bridgnorth East has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Bridgnorth East is £48,667 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV15 6QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bridgnorth East near WV15 6QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cosford located about 9.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
429
Population density
137.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.51(-44%)
Vehicle crime
6.76(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.53(-49%)
Burglary
4.92(+21%)
Other theft
3.69(-35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
407
95.32%
Irish
4
0.94%
Other White
4
0.94%
Other Asian
3
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.7%
Total population: 427

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
124
30.77%
Level 4+ (Degree)
89
22.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
15.14%
Level 3 (A level)
47
11.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 403

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
144
73.85%
Owns with a mortgage
32
16.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
7.18%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.54%
Shared ownership
1
0.51%
Total households: 195

Property prices in Bridgnorth South & Alveley

Median price£302,000
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £350K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgnorth South & Alveley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£350,000£334
Semi-Detached11£280,000£286
Terraced4£279,500£272
Flats2£171,250£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridgnorth South & Alveley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgnorth South & Alveley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgnorth South & Alveley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgnorth South & Alveley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgnorth South & Alveley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridgnorth South & Alveley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV15 6QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV15 6QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jun 2025The New Bungalow, Bridgnorth, WV15 6QJDetachedFreehold£450,000
30 Jun 2025Danery Meadow Caravan Park, Danery Meadow Park, Bridgnorth, WV15 6QFOtherFreehold£123,064

Schools

In the WV15 6QJ postcode area, located within Bridgnorth East, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,804
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,865
Band H£4,638

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WV15 6QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin Taylor

Bridgnorth South & Alveley - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Stuart Anderson

South Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShropshireE14001493
ParishBridgnorthE04011228
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bridgnorth EastE02006012
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 033CE01028834
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV15 6QJ

Is WV15 6QJ (Bridgnorth East) safe?

The area around WV15 6QJ 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.

What is the average house price near WV15 6QJ?

The median sale price around WV15 6QJ in Bridgnorth East is £302,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around WV15 6QJ?

WV15 6QJ 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).

Who represents WV15 6QJ (Bridgnorth East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shropshire covering WV15 6QJ 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).

Data Sources

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.