Borle Brook Court is in Highley, Bridgnorth and in Bridgnorth district. WV16 6LY is located in the Highley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ludlow. This postcode has been in use since 2007-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borle Brook Court, Highley, Bridgnorth, WV16 6LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV16 6LX, WV16 6JF, WV16 6JW, WV16 6JQ, WV16 6LF, WV16 6LL, WV16 6LG, WV16 6LP, WV16 6JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV16 6LY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.3% | 49.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 33.8% | 39.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 36.8% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 12.6% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 47.2% | 32.1% | -15.1% | 48.4% | -16.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 45.2% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 11.6% |
| Fair health | 12% | 18.7% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 33.5% | 21.5% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 13.8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.8% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 25.3% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 97% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
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 | 98.2% | 97.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borle Brook Court was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.6% higher than the Brown Clee average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Borle Brook Court has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Brown Clee and the 443rd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Borle Brook Court, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2025-08-08 | £87,765 |
| 17 Borle Brook Court, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-05-23 | £160,593 |
| 6 Borle Brook Court, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2024-10-17 | £164,112 |
| 22 Borle Brook Court, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-11-24 | £98,332 |
| 10 Borle Brook Court, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2022-09-21 | £93,952 |
WV16 6LY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WV16 6LY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alveley Primary School Daddlebrook Road , Alveley WV15 6JT | 3out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinlet CofE Primary School School Lane , DY12 3BG | 3out of 4 | 4,262 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Arley CofE Primary School Upper Arley , DY12 1XA | - not rated | 4,659 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snack Shack Cafe | 3 Silverdale Terrace, Highley | 51 yd | |
| Jade House | Chinese Takeaway, 2 High Street | 71 yd | |
| Severn Minors Cafe | Severn Centre, Bridgnorth Road | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bache Arms | High Street, Highley | 104 yd | |
| Highley Working Mens Club | High Street, Highley | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highley Balti Indian Takeaway | Highley Balti, 1B High Street | 69 yd | |
| Skippers Fish Bar | High Street, Highley | 71 yd | |
| The Lamp | 4 Crescent Terrace, High Street | 98 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Severn Centre BRIDGNORTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 346 yd |
| Highley Rugby Club Netherton Lane | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Severn Meadows Golf Club (Closed) | golf | 602 yd |
| Highley Golf Centre Netherton Lane | golf | 810 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 | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.