Postcode report
WV16 4LG Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WV16 4LG: area rating, property, schools and local change
WV16 4LG is a postcode in Bridgnorth Castle, Shropshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WV16 4LG, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 41% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WV16 4LG are property market signals and safety, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WV16 4LG is based on Shropshire 031 Census 2021. It covers 5,662 residents, 1,170 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near WV16 4LG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WV16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £210k from 64 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WV16 4LG can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WV16 4LG by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WV16 4LG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WV16 4LG
Is WV16 4LG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 41% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WV16 4LG?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WV16 4LG?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WV16 4LG?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WV16 4LG?
LocaleIQ matched WV16 4LG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WV16 4LG?
The latest median sold price is £210k based on 64 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WV16 4LG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.