Postcode WV16 5AY is located in an urban city, within the Bridgnorth West & Tasley ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bridgnorth West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bridgnorth West is £48,476 per year. The nearest station is Shifnal located about 9.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Bridgnorth West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Bridgnorth West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bridgnorth West is £48,476 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV16 5AY.
Bridgnorth West near WV16 5AY 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 9.3 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 5AY postcode area, located within Bridgnorth West, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV16 5AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Turners - Top Shop | 16-18 Sydney Cottage Drive, Bridgnorth, WV16 4PP | Walking directions to Turners - Top Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local Queensway Drive | 7 Queensway Drive, Bridgnorth, WV16 4JA | Walking directions to Nisa Local Queensway Drive |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Salop Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 5BH | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Whitburn Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4QN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.