Postcode WV16 4BE is located in an urban city, within the Bridgnorth East ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bridgnorth East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 9.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Severn Park.
Bridgnorth East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,195 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Bridgnorth East has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.8% 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 WV16 4BE.
Bridgnorth East near WV16 4BE has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cosford located about 9.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Severn Park | Large | Walking directions to Severn Park |
| 0 mi | underhillstreet park | Small | Walking directions to underhillstreet park |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 (about £311 per square foot) in Bridgnorth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £375,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £257,500 | £306 |
| Terraced | 27 | £243,500 | £332 |
| Flats | 4 | £143,750 | £226 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £345,000 | £233,500 | £176,000 | £144,000 |
| 2017 | £336,500 | £180,000 | £170,000 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £324,000 | £260,000 | £195,000 | £175,400 |
| 2019 | £327,500 | £86,500 | £202,000 | £172,000 |
| 2020 | £347,000 | £134,000 | £200,000 | £202,475 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £177,500 | £216,750 | £238,500 |
| 2022 | £382,500 | £139,000 | £252,500 | £211,500 |
| 2023 | £522,500 | £247,500 | £242,350 | £207,500 |
| 2024 | £422,500 | £237,500 | £240,000 | £231,500 |
| 2025 | £366,000 | £136,250 | £242,500 | £256,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £232,000 | £268,500 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £241 | £195 | £182 | £178 |
| 2017 | £228 | £236 | £221 | £190 |
| 2018 | £269 | £201 | £227 | £241 |
| 2019 | £275 | £230 | £246 | £241 |
| 2020 | £313 | £238 | £274 | £224 |
| 2021 | £305 | £197 | £277 | £244 |
| 2022 | £358 | £204 | £311 | £268 |
| 2023 | £340 | £301 | £306 | £289 |
| 2024 | £332 | £255 | £319 | £287 |
| 2025 | £339 | £226 | £268 | £314 |
| 2026 | £359 | £224 | £306 | £285 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV16 4BE.
In the WV16 4BE postcode area, located within Bridgnorth East, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV16 4BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Our Green Shop | 50 Mill Street, Bridgnorth, WV15 5AG | Walking directions to Our Green Shop |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 43 St John Street, Bridgnorth, WV15 6AG | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 63 High Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Mill Street, Bridgnorth, WV15 5AL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 17 Cann Hall Road, Bridgnorth, WV15 5AP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 WV16 4BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Susan Elizabeth Eden
Bridgnorth East - Elected 1 May 2025
Stuart Anderson
South Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV16 4BE records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 WV16 4BE in Bridgnorth East is £262,500 (about £311 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WV16 4BE, including Bridgnorth Endowed School (Good), St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School (Good) and St John's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WV16 4BE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,195 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 WV16 4BE is Stuart Anderson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Susan Elizabeth Eden (Reform UK).
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.