Woodhill Road is in Highley, Bridgnorth and in Bridgnorth district. WV16 6HU is located in the Highley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ludlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodhill Road, Highley, Bridgnorth, WV16 6HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV16 6HW, WV16 6HN, WV16 6HT, WV16 6HP, WV16 6HL, WV16 6HH, WV16 6HJ, WV16 6HR, WV16 6DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV16 6HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46% | 48.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.1% | 33.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 39.6% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 16% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 10% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 41.9% | 38.5% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 35.8% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 17.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 5.4% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around WV16 6HU this area, 34.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 34.1% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8.8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 20.1% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.8% | 97.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 97.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 31.5% | 13.5% | 18.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodhill Road was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% higher than the Brown Clee average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodhill Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Brown Clee and the 500th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Woodhill Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-06-26 | £159,725 |
| 49 Woodhill Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-12-06 | £150,556 |
| 53 Woodhill Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-08-20 | £146,633 |
| 69 Woodhill Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-08-08 | £179,218 |
| 73 Woodhill Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-06-26 | £164,909 |
WV16 6HU 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 6HU 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 | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highley Community Primary School Grasmere Drive , Highley WV16 6EH | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alveley Primary School Daddlebrook Road , Alveley WV15 6JT | 3out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinlet CofE Primary School School Lane , DY12 3BG | 3out of 4 | 4,949 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highley Golf Centre Netherton Lane | golf | 664 yd |
| Highley Rugby Club Netherton Lane | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Severn Centre BRIDGNORTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 990 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.