Oldbury Road, Bridgnorth, WV16 5DU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV16 5DU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% of the population 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	53.2%	57.1%	3.9%	51.0%	6.1%
Male	46.8%	42.9%	-3.9%	49.0%	-6.1%

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 5DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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	14.9%	14.7%	-0.2%	37.9%	-23.2%
Married: Opposite sex	66.8%	56%	-10.8%	44.2%	11.8%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	5.9%	9.9%	4.0%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	10.7%	18.6%	7.9%	6.1%	12.5%

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	44.2%	43.5%	-0.7%	48.4%	-4.9%
Good health	36.5%	29.6%	-6.9%	33.6%	-4.0%
Fair health	15.8%	19.4%	3.6%	12.7%	6.7%
Bad health	2.9%	6.2%	3.3%	4.0%	2.2%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	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	21.5%	22.3%	0.8%	18.2%	4.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	11%	1.0%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	14.9%	-1.4%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	8.6%	4.4%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	10.1%	-1.7%	16.9%	-6.8%
Degree or Similar	31.8%	29.8%	-2.0%	33.8%	-4.0%
Other	4.5%	3.3%	-1.2%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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)
Indian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
White	98.8%	97.6%	-1.2%	81.4%	16.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	95.6%	97.1%	1.5%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	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%	97.1%	2.1%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	1.5%	2.4%	0.9%	9.8%	-7.4%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0.5%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.7%	76.7%	8.0%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
No passport held	14.5%	13.5%	1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.4%	37.2%	-15.8%
Christian	68.4%	46.2%	22.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	9.9%	6.0%	3.9%

Safety

Is Oldbury Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oldbury Road was 5.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Bridgnorth West and Tasley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Oldbury Road has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bridgnorth West and Tasley and the 18th lowest crime rate of 1,000 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.3%.

🔎 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 5DU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 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 - 3/10 (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 - 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 - 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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 Oldbury Road are based on 22 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 Oldbury Road, Bridgnorth, WV16 5DU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV16 5DU

Average Price
£402,169

Semi-Detached
£402,169

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oldbury Road

Average Price
£606,193

Semi-Detached
£512,434

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£636,041

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,091,835

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oldbury Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Oldbury Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2018-06-29	£389,920
2 Oldbury Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2015-10-23	£360,515
3 Oldbury Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£263,500	2011-03-25	£431,630
3 Oldbury Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2006-05-19	£321,196
3 Oldbury Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£168,500	2003-09-11	£357,424

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV16 5DU

Employment

WV16 5DU 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 5DU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	185
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Manufacturing	18
Education	14
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castlefields Primary School Castlefields , WV16 5DQ	3out of 4	856 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castlefields Primary School Castlefields , WV16 5DQ	- not rated	856 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Lodge Lane , The Grove WV15 5EQ	3out of 4	1,109 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School Lodge Lane , The Grove WV15 5EQ	- not rated	1,109 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Innage Gardens , WV16 4HW	2out of 4	1,222 yd	Academy converter	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	- not rated	562 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldbury Wells School Oldbury Wells , WV16 5JD	3out of 4	562 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgnorth Endowed School Northgate , WV16 4ER	- not rated	1,001 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgnorth Endowed School Northgate , WV16 4ER	3out of 4	1,001 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
Severn Valley Railway Refreshment Room	Severn Valley Railway, Hollybush Road	175 yd
Eurasia Restaurant	21 West Castle Street, Bridgnorth	500 yd
Castle Tea Rooms	Tea Shop, 1 East Castle Street	545 yd
Legends	Legends Cantonese Restaurant, 33 East Castle Street	550 yd
Ridleys On The River	15 Bridge Street, Bridgnorth	626 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Railwaymans Arms	Severn Valley Railway, Station Lane	175 yd
At The George Inn	The George, Hollybush Road	414 yd
Shakespeare Inn	West Castle Street, Bridgnorth	489 yd
Old Castle Inn	10 - 11 West Castle Street, Bridgnorth	500 yd
White Lion	West Castle Street, Bridgnorth	500 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shanghai Town	20 Listley Street, Bridgnorth	634 yd
Pizza Time	9 Bridge Street, Bridgnorth	672 yd
Greggs	24 High Street, Bridgnorth	798 yd
Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour	Shop Unit Rear Of, 11 High Street	798 yd
Riverside Fish & Chip Shop	Riverside Fish And Chips At, The Ryelands	810 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	Tesco Stores Ltd, 63 High Street	767 yd
Co-op	Co-operative Food, Mill Street	797 yd
Tesco Express	Hermitage Service Station, 17 Cann Hall Road	847 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury's, Whitburn Street	852 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stores Ltd, Kings Court	876 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oldbury Wells School OLDBURY WELLS	grass pitches, swimming pool	564 yd
Bridgnorth Health & Fitness Club HIVE WORKS HIVE WORKS GROVE CRESCENT	health and fitness suite	778 yd
Edgar Davies Ground (Bridgnorth Rfc) SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND BANDON LANE	grass pitches	999 yd
Severn Park MILL STREET	grass pitches	1,018 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%

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

Overview of WV16 5DU