Postcode WV16 5PB is located in an urban city, within the Bridgnorth Castle 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 9.5 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 9.2% 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 5PB.
Bridgnorth West near WV16 5PB 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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £291,500 in Bridgnorth Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,130,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £452,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £311,250 |
| Terraced | 19 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bridgnorth Castle
In the WV16 5PB postcode area, located within Bridgnorth West, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV16 5PB
| 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.