Whitmore Close, Bridgnorth, WV16 4LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV16 4LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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	49.1%	53.3%	4.2%	51.0%	2.3%
Male	50.9%	46.7%	-4.2%	49.0%	-2.3%

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 4LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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	25.4%	24.8%	-0.6%	37.9%	-13.1%
Married: Opposite sex	61.6%	61.2%	-0.4%	44.2%	17.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	6.3%	7.4%	1.1%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	5.2%	5%	-0.2%	6.1%	-1.1%

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	52.4%	46.8%	-5.6%	48.4%	-1.6%
Good health	32.8%	37.5%	4.7%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	10.8%	11.6%	0.8%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	3%	3.3%	0.3%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	25.7%	17.6%	-8.1%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	10.2%	-4.0%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	16%	-1.2%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	9%	6.8%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	17.2%	5.3%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	23.5%	27.3%	3.8%	33.8%	-6.5%
Other	5.2%	2.7%	-2.5%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.7% 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	95.5%	97.7%	2.2%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	3.3%	1.3%	-2.0%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	97.7%	2.2%	83.2%	14.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	1.8%	1.3%	-0.5%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.7%	76.7%	2.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
No passport held	19.9%	13.5%	6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.9%	37.2%	-5.3%
Christian	60.5%	46.2%	14.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Whitmore Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitmore Close was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Bridgnorth West and Tasley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whitmore Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bridgnorth West and Tasley and the 331st lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.0%.

🔎 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. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WV16 4LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 Whitmore Close are based on 16 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 Whitmore Close, Bridgnorth, WV16 4LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV16 4LR

Average Price
£318,425

Semi-Detached
£292,795

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£344,056

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whitmore Close

Average Price
£352,972

Semi-Detached
£312,732

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£371,263

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whitmore CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Whitmore Close, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£267,000	2025-04-11	£279,540
4 Whitmore Close, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£332,000	2024-07-31	£364,349
5 Whitmore Close, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£282,500	2023-10-06	£312,057
14 Whitmore Close, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£269,950	2022-02-04	£320,785
23 Whitmore Close, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2021-04-16	£269,369

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV16 4LR

Employment

WV16 4LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4LR 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	75
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	37
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Other	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Leonard's CofE Primary School Innage Lane , WV16 4HL	3out of 4	732 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School Innage Gardens , WV16 4HW	3out of 4	818 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Castlefields Primary School Castlefields , WV16 5DQ	3out of 4	1,575 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	2,150 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School Morville , WV16 4RJ	3out of 4	3,898 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	1,123 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldbury Wells School Oldbury Wells , WV16 5JD	3out of 4	1,596 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
Gems Kitchen	5 Orchard Drive, Bridgnorth	400 yd
Bridgnorth Youth Centre	Innage Centre, 45 Innage Lane	543 yd
The Arty Space	20 North Gate, Bridgnorth	1,014 yd
Hetty's	Sports And Leisure Centre, North Gate	1,025 yd
Garden House Cafe	46 - 47 Whitburn Street, Bridgnorth	1,058 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
AFC Bridgnorth	AFC Bridgnorth Ltd, Football Ground	442 yd
The Woodberry Inn	70 Victoria Road, Bridgnorth	525 yd
Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs	Cricket Ground, Victoria Road	571 yd
Bridgnorth Golf Club	Stanley Lane, Bridgnorth	821 yd
Bridgnorth Bowling Club	Cricket Meadow, Bridgnorth	844 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sids Plaice	5 Queensway Drive, Bridgnorth		275 yd
Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth	AFC Bridgnorth Ltd, Football Ground		442 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury's, Whitburn Street		1,073 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Crown Meadow INNAGE LANE	grass pitches	476 yd
Afc Bridgnorth Innage Lane	grass pitches	506 yd
St Leonards Ce Primary School INNAGE LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	619 yd
Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Club CRICKET MEADOW	grass pitches	699 yd
Bridgnorth Endowed School BRIDGNORTH ENDOWED SCHOOL BRIDGNORTH ENDOWED SCHOOL NORTH GATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	933 yd
Bridgnorth Endowed Leisure Centre BRIDGNORTH ENDOWED SCHOOL BRIDGNORTH ENDOWED SCHOOL NORTH GATE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	933 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	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%

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	34.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.15 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.15 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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