WV16 — BRIDGNORTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WV16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WV16 is £328,995, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WV16 cost 14.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WV16 have fallen 5.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£436,637	230
Semi-detached	£271,637	185
Terraced	£246,835	185
Flat	£133,719	70
All types	£328,995	729

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WV16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WV16 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WV16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WV16 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Highley Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Brown Clee CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bridgnorth Endowed School	Secondary	Good	mi
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Oldbury Wells School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WV16 are 251.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 84% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

251.0 Mbps

Avg Download

45.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

59%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WV16 is collected by Wolverhampton Council. The Band D rate is £1,691/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WV16 — BRIDGNORTH

Area Summary

WV16 (BRIDGNORTH) offers property prices near the national average (£328,995), low crime (94% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (251 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WV16?

The average house price in WV16 (BRIDGNORTH) is £328,995, based on 729 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.6% over the past year.

Is WV16 a safe area to live?

Crime in WV16 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WV16?

There are 9 schools in or near WV16. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WV16?

Council tax in WV16 is collected by Wolverhampton Council. The Band D rate is £1,691 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WV16?

The average broadband download speed in WV16 is 251 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 59%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WV16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in WV16 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 332,455.