Orchard Road is in Eardington, Bridgnorth and in Bridgnorth district. WV16 5JU is located in the Brown Clee electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ludlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Road, Eardington, Bridgnorth, WV16 5JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV16 5JY, WV16 5JR, WV16 5JZ, WV16 5JN, WV16 5LE, WV16 5JT, WV16 5JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV16 5JU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.6% | 49.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 22.4% | 38.4% | 16.0% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 45.3% | -15.9% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 42.3% | 51.7% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 29.7% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.2% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 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 | 25.2% | 20.7% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17.2% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 28.7% | -2.4% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 97% | 99.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 99.2% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Road was 10.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Brown Clee average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Orchard Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brown Clee and the 87th lowest crime rate of 1,005 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Orchard Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-03-11 | £140,279 |
| 2 Orchard Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2016-06-03 | £303,602 |
| 11 Orchard Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2001-06-08 | £120,094 |
| 3 Orchard Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £42,750 | 1995-09-29 | £232,374 |
| 1 Orchard Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £24,500 | 1995-02-24 | £131,868 |
The percentage of student residents living in WV16 5JU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefields Primary School Castlefields , WV16 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,341 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 | 2,608 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Innage Gardens , WV16 4HW | 3out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's CofE Primary School Innage Lane , WV16 4HL | 3out of 4 | 3,357 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Wells School Oldbury Wells , WV16 5JD | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgnorth Endowed School Northgate , WV16 4ER | 3out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
| Median download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.42 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.42 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.