Southwell Riverside, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV16 4AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	51.6%	0.5%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.9%	48.4%	-0.5%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WV16 4AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.3%	16.5%	0.2%	37.9%	-21.4%
Married: Opposite sex	65.9%	65.1%	-0.8%	44.2%	20.9%
Separated	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	9.1%	9.2%	0.1%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	7.5%	8%	0.5%	6.1%	1.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.5%	50.2%	-2.3%	48.4%	1.8%
Good health	34.6%	33.9%	-0.7%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	9.6%	11.2%	1.6%	12.7%	-1.5%
Bad health	2.5%	3.2%	0.7%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around WV16 4AS this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.5%	9.8%	0.3%	18.2%	-8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.7%	4.9%	-1.8%	9.6%	-4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	14.2%	-2.5%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	4.5%	0.9%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	17.1%	3.6%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	46.4%	48.4%	2.0%	33.8%	14.6%
Other	3.6%	1.2%	-2.4%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.3%	99.6%	0.3%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.9%	97.8%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	0%	1.1%	1.1%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	97.8%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	76.7%	12.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	9.4%	13.5%	-4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	60.2%	46.2%	14.0%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Southwell Riverside Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southwell Riverside was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.0% lower than the Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Southwell Riverside has the 11th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts and the 247th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WV16 4AS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Southwell Riverside are based on 92 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bridgnorth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Southwell Riverside, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV16 4AS

Average Price
£532,265

Semi-Detached
£577,327

Terraced
£548,640

Detached
£514,350

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Southwell Riverside

Average Price
£591,033

Semi-Detached
£687,833

Terraced
£594,008

Detached
£583,008

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Southwell RiversideStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Southwell Riverside, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2024-09-11	£497,172
12 Southwell Riverside, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£492,500	2023-09-08	£538,175
3 Southwell Riverside, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2023-08-23	£542,596
43 Southwell Riverside, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2022-11-28	£413,190
20 Southwell Riverside, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2021-11-12	£463,386

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV16 4AS

Employment

WV16 4AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in WV16 4AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	103
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Human health and social work activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Real estate activities	8
Construction	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's Catholic Primary School Innage Gardens , WV16 4HW	3out of 4	552 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School Innage Lane , WV16 4HL	3out of 4	579 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School Lodge Lane , The Grove WV15 5EQ	3out of 4	845 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castlefields Primary School Castlefields , WV16 5DQ	3out of 4	1,444 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Worfield Endowed CofE Primary School Main Street , Worfield WV15 5LF	3out of 4	5,027 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bridgnorth Endowed School Northgate , WV16 4ER	3out of 4	323 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldbury Wells School Oldbury Wells , WV16 5JD	3out of 4	1,210 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Saros	12 Moat Street, Bridgnorth	370 yd
Peepo Bar Pizza	Peepo, Restaurant	399 yd
Apley On The High Street	The Printworks, 77 High Street	402 yd
Hetty's	Sports And Leisure Centre, North Gate	407 yd
Natasha's Tearooms	Old Mill Antique Centre, 48 Mill Street	407 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Edgar Davies Sports Pavilion And Rugby Ground	Bandon Lane, Bridgnorth	196 yd
Black Boy Inn	58 Cartway, Bridgnorth	394 yd
The Golden Lion Inn	83 High Street, Bridgnorth	399 yd
Jewel Of The Severn	80 - 81 High Street, Bridgnorth	399 yd
The Bandon Arms	33 Mill Street, Bridgnorth	407 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Riverside Fish & Chip Shop	Riverside Fish And Chips At, The Ryelands	407 yd
Kum Tong	55 Mill Street, Bridgnorth	407 yd
Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour	Shop Unit Rear Of, 11 High Street	464 yd
Greggs	24 High Street, Bridgnorth	466 yd
Pizza Time	9 Bridge Street, Bridgnorth	493 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	Tesco Stores Ltd, 63 High Street	427 yd
Co-op	Co-operative Food, Mill Street	447 yd
Tesco Express	Hermitage Service Station, 17 Cann Hall Road	508 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury's, Whitburn Street	546 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Edgar Davies Ground (Bridgnorth Rfc) SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND BANDON LANE	grass pitches	244 yd
Severn Park MILL STREET	grass pitches	247 yd
Bridgnorth Endowed School BRIDGNORTH ENDOWED SCHOOL BRIDGNORTH ENDOWED SCHOOL NORTH GATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	426 yd
Bridgnorth Endowed Leisure Centre BRIDGNORTH ENDOWED SCHOOL BRIDGNORTH ENDOWED SCHOOL NORTH GATE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	426 yd
Friars Playing Fields BRAMBLE RIDGE	grass pitches	501 yd
St Leonards Ce Primary School INNAGE LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	692 yd
Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Club CRICKET MEADOW	grass pitches	815 yd
Crown Meadow INNAGE LANE	grass pitches	923 yd
Afc Bridgnorth Innage Lane	grass pitches	954 yd
Bridgnorth Health & Fitness Club HIVE WORKS HIVE WORKS GROVE CRESCENT	health and fitness suite	955 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	40.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	62.3 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	62.3 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.