North Gate is in Bridgnorth and in Bridgnorth district. WV16 4ET is located in the Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ludlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Gate, Bridgnorth, WV16 4ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV16 4ER, WV16 4EF, WV16 4EP, WV16 4DS, WV16 4HR, WV16 4EQ, WV16 4EJ, WV16 4EY, WV16 4EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV16 4ET has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 48% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 52% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 31.2% | 32.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 49.1% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 9.2% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 41.8% | 41% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 36.3% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 20.5% | 14.8% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 20.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 33.7% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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% | 94.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Gate was 335.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 320.1% higher than the Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
North Gate has the highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts and the 19th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29A North Gate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-11-09 | £161,406 |
| 30 North Gate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-01-27 | £216,930 |
| 29 North Gate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 1998-10-30 | £391,183 |
WV16 4ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in WV16 4ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's CofE Primary School Innage Lane , WV16 4HL | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefields Primary School Castlefields , WV16 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,078 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 | 1,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School Morville , WV16 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Endowed School Northgate , WV16 4ER | 3out of 4 | 115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Wells School Oldbury Wells , WV16 5JD | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arty Space | 20 North Gate, Bridgnorth | 22 yd | |
| Hetty's | Sports And Leisure Centre, North Gate | 36 yd | |
| Saros | 12 Moat Street, Bridgnorth | 64 yd | |
| Peepo Bar Pizza | Peepo, Restaurant | 64 yd | |
| Apley On The High Street | The Printworks, 77 High Street | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear | The Bear Inn, 24 North Gate | 2 yd | |
| The Atrium | 7 High Street, Bridgnorth | 61 yd | |
| The Golden Lion Inn | 83 High Street, Bridgnorth | 64 yd | |
| Jewel Of The Severn | 80 - 81 High Street, Bridgnorth | 64 yd | |
| The Stable Bar | Kings Head, 3 Whitburn Street | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour | Shop Unit Rear Of, 11 High Street | 166 yd | |
| Greggs | 24 High Street, Bridgnorth | 166 yd | |
| Shanghai Town | 20 Listley Street, Bridgnorth | 341 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 9 Bridge Street, Bridgnorth | 577 yd | |
| Riverside Fish & Chip Shop | Riverside Fish And Chips At, The Ryelands | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Whitburn Street | 145 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd, 63 High Street | 223 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-operative Food, Mill Street | 637 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Hermitage Service Station, 17 Cann Hall Road | 740 yd |
| 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 | 146 yd |
| Bridgnorth Endowed Leisure Centre BRIDGNORTH ENDOWED SCHOOL BRIDGNORTH ENDOWED SCHOOL NORTH GATE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 146 yd |
| Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Club CRICKET MEADOW | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| St Leonards Ce Primary School INNAGE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 491 yd |
| Edgar Davies Ground (Bridgnorth Rfc) SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND BANDON LANE | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Crown Meadow INNAGE LANE | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Afc Bridgnorth Innage Lane | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Severn Park MILL STREET | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Friars Playing Fields BRAMBLE RIDGE | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Oldbury Wells School OLDBURY WELLS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 895 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| 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.