High Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV16 4DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.9%	55.6%	0.7%	51.0%	4.6%
Male	45.1%	44.4%	-0.7%	49.0%	-4.6%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30%	27.5%	-2.5%	37.9%	-10.4%
Married: Opposite sex	43.1%	42.3%	-0.8%	44.2%	-1.9%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.8%	1.5%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	7.4%	9.1%	1.7%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	16.1%	18.7%	2.6%	6.1%	12.6%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.9%	36.5%	-6.4%	48.4%	-11.9%
Good health	27.5%	31.3%	3.8%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	12.3%	16.1%	3.8%	12.7%	3.4%
Bad health	7.8%	15%	7.2%	4.0%	11.0%
Very bad health	9.6%	1.1%	-8.5%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30%	20.8%	-9.2%	18.2%	2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.9%	13.1%	5.2%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	10.4%	-4.3%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	0.8%	4.9%	4.1%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	10.1%	-0.4%	16.9%	-6.8%
Degree or Similar	32%	34.9%	2.9%	33.8%	1.1%
Other	4%	5.8%	1.8%	2.8%	3.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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)
Indian	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.8%	98.9%	1.1%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	96.8%	97.3%	0.5%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	97.5%	1.2%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0.2%	2.5%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79%	76.7%	2.3%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	18.3%	13.5%	4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.7%	37.2%	-8.5%
Christian	66.7%	46.2%	20.5%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 172.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.7% higher than the Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

High Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts and the 54th highest crime rate of 1,000 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

🔎 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 4DS, 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 High Street are based on 86 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Shropshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV16 4DS

Average Price
£441,918

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£436,192

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£447,643

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£399,719

Semi-Detached
£250,591

Terraced
£504,610

Detached
£442,444

Flats/Maisonettes
£192,914

Other
£414,582

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
84 - 85 High Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Other, an established residential building	£440,000	2023-09-22	£440,895
83 High Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Other, an established residential building	£370,000	2017-06-23	£447,178
82 High Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2016-01-28	£441,749
82 High Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2011-07-14	£450,000
79 High Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2001-08-16	£450,288

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV16 4DS

Employment

WV16 4DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4DS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	127
Full-Time Employee	80
Part-Time Employee	31
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Self-Employed	21
Other	12
Unemployed	11
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Construction	19
Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	14
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Other	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Transport and storage	9
Information and communication	6
Real estate activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Innage Gardens , WV16 4HW	2out of 4	400 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School Innage Gardens , WV16 4HW	- not rated	400 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgnorth County Infant School Innage Lane , WV16 4HL	- not rated	451 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School Innage Lane , WV16 4HL	- not rated	559 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School Innage Lane , WV16 4HL	3out of 4	559 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bridgnorth Endowed School Northgate , WV16 4ER	- not rated	105 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgnorth Endowed School Northgate , WV16 4ER	3out of 4	105 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldbury Wells School Oldbury Wells , WV16 5JD	- not rated	881 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldbury Wells School Oldbury Wells , WV16 5JD	3out of 4	881 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
Peepo Bar Pizza	Peepo, Restaurant	16 yd
Apley On The High Street	The Printworks, 77 High Street	33 yd
Saros	12 Moat Street, Bridgnorth	56 yd
Hetty's	Sports And Leisure Centre, North Gate	97 yd
The Arty Space	20 North Gate, Bridgnorth	99 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Lion Inn	83 High Street, Bridgnorth	16 yd
Jewel Of The Severn	80 - 81 High Street, Bridgnorth	16 yd
The Atrium	7 High Street, Bridgnorth	36 yd
The Bear	The Bear Inn, 24 North Gate	80 yd
The Crown	High Street, Bridgnorth	106 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour	Shop Unit Rear Of, 11 High Street	105 yd
Greggs	24 High Street, Bridgnorth	106 yd
Shanghai Town	20 Listley Street, Bridgnorth	298 yd
Pizza Time	9 Bridge Street, Bridgnorth	499 yd
Riverside Fish & Chip Shop	Riverside Fish And Chips At, The Ryelands	525 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury's, Whitburn Street	147 yd
Tesco Express	Tesco Stores Ltd, 63 High Street	147 yd
Co-op	Co-operative Food, Mill Street	563 yd
Tesco Express	Hermitage Service Station, 17 Cann Hall Road	666 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bridgnorth Endowed School BRIDGNORTH ENDOWED SCHOOL BRIDGNORTH ENDOWED SCHOOL NORTH GATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	212 yd
Bridgnorth Endowed Leisure Centre BRIDGNORTH ENDOWED SCHOOL BRIDGNORTH ENDOWED SCHOOL NORTH GATE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	212 yd
Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Club CRICKET MEADOW	grass pitches	483 yd
Edgar Davies Ground (Bridgnorth Rfc) SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND BANDON LANE	grass pitches	512 yd
Severn Park MILL STREET	grass pitches	530 yd
St Leonards Ce Primary School INNAGE LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	565 yd
Crown Meadow INNAGE LANE	grass pitches	656 yd
Afc Bridgnorth Innage Lane	grass pitches	662 yd
Friars Playing Fields BRAMBLE RIDGE	grass pitches	841 yd
Oldbury Wells School OLDBURY WELLS	grass pitches, swimming pool	875 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	25.0%
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	25.0%

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%

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

Overview of WV16 4DS