Portmans Way, Bridgnorth, WV16 5AS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV16 5AS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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	52%	54.5%	2.5%	51.0%	3.5%
Male	48%	45.5%	-2.5%	49.0%	-3.5%

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 5AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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	19.4%	24.8%	5.4%	37.9%	-13.1%
Married: Opposite sex	64.6%	54.2%	-10.4%	44.2%	10.0%
Separated	2.5%	0.8%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	5.9%	11.3%	5.4%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	7.6%	8.8%	1.2%	6.1%	2.7%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.9%	53.1%	9.2%	48.4%	4.7%
Good health	37.6%	33.2%	-4.4%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	13.7%	11%	-2.7%	12.7%	-1.7%
Bad health	3.7%	2.4%	-1.3%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	23.2%	19.3%	-3.9%	18.2%	1.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.6%	10.1%	-8.5%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	10.9%	-3.9%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	3.4%	0.9%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	14.7%	4.2%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	26.6%	39.5%	12.9%	33.8%	5.7%
Other	3.8%	2.1%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.8%	98.3%	0.5%	81.4%	16.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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	98.2%	98.3%	0.1%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	0.7%	1%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	98.3%	0.5%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.7%	76.7%	4.0%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	17.9%	13.5%	4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.4%	37.2%	-2.8%
Christian	56.7%	46.2%	10.5%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	8.2%	6.0%	2.2%

Safety

Is Portmans Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portmans Way was 10.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.9% lower than the Bridgnorth West and Tasley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Portmans Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bridgnorth West and Tasley and the 89th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

🔎 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 5AS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Portmans Way are based on 39 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 Portmans Way, Bridgnorth, WV16 5AS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV16 5AS

Average Price
£271,545

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£271,545

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Portmans Way

Average Price
£277,708

Semi-Detached
£268,026

Terraced
£282,550

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Portmans WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Portmans Way, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£274,000	2025-02-17	£291,192
4 Portmans Way, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2024-08-15	£347,575
36 Portmans Way, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£292,750	2023-04-03	£332,294
22 Portmans Way, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2022-11-28	£265,580
14 Portmans Way, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2021-12-14	£333,073

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV16 5AS

Employment

WV16 5AS 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 5AS 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	92
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	23
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Education	8
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castlefields Primary School Castlefields , WV16 5DQ	3out of 4	975 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School Innage Gardens , WV16 4HW	3out of 4	1,136 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School Innage Lane , WV16 4HL	3out of 4	1,250 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	2,364 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School Morville , WV16 4RJ	3out of 4	3,499 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oldbury Wells School Oldbury Wells , WV16 5JD	3out of 4	1,169 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgnorth Endowed School Northgate , WV16 4ER	3out of 4	1,356 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
The Auction Canteen	Livestock Market, Wenlock Road	687 yd
Gems Kitchen	5 Orchard Drive, Bridgnorth	790 yd
Bridgnorth Youth Centre	Innage Centre, 45 Innage Lane	942 yd
Elior @ Talbot Court	Elior, Catering Kitchen	981 yd
Garden House Cafe	46 - 47 Whitburn Street, Bridgnorth	1,017 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Woodberry Inn	70 Victoria Road, Bridgnorth	629 yd
Bridgnorth Bowling Club	Cricket Meadow, Bridgnorth	860 yd
AFC Bridgnorth	AFC Bridgnorth Ltd, Football Ground	877 yd
Bell And Talbot	2 Salop Street, Bridgnorth	974 yd
Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Clubs	Cricket Ground, Victoria Road	1,053 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sids Plaice	5 Queensway Drive, Bridgnorth		825 yd
Meadow Munch Bridgnorth @ AFC Bridgnorth	AFC Bridgnorth Ltd, Football Ground		877 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Afc Bridgnorth Innage Lane	grass pitches	788 yd
Crown Meadow INNAGE LANE	grass pitches	853 yd
Bridgnorth Cricket & Hockey Club CRICKET MEADOW	grass pitches	860 yd
Oldbury Wells School OLDBURY WELLS	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,059 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	66.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WV16 5AS