Postcode WV16 5AE is located in an urban city, within the Bridgnorth West & Tasley ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Much Wenlock & Broseley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Much Wenlock & Broseley is £52,811 per year. The nearest station is Shifnal located about 9.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Much Wenlock & Broseley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,787 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Much Wenlock & Broseley has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Much Wenlock & Broseley is £52,811 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV16 5AE.
Much Wenlock & Broseley near WV16 5AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shifnal located about 9.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £270,500 in Bridgnorth West & Tasley area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £287,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £256,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £274,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
In the WV16 5AE postcode area, located within Much Wenlock & Broseley, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV16 5AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Turners - Top Shop | 16-18 Sydney Cottage Drive, Bridgnorth, WV16 4PP | Walking directions to Turners - Top Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.