WV16 postcode: what it's like to live there
The WV16 district covers Highley, Bridgnorth, Broseley. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£257k
England £300k
Recorded crime
52
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.8 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£34,114
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
75%
of homes
Council tax
£2,429
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
20 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in WV16
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£400k
Semi-detached
£240k
Terraced
£208k
Flat
£95k
Primary schools in WV16
- Brown Clee CofE Primary School · WV16 6SS · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 7% in England
- Castlefields Primary School · WV16 5DQ · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 8% in England
- Highley Community Primary School · WV16 6EH · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 16% in England
- Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School · WV16 4RJ · Good (2023) · Bottom 13% in England
- St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy · WV16 4HW · Requires improvement (2024)
- St Leonard's CofE Primary School · WV16 4HL · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 47% in England
Secondary schools in WV16
- Bridgnorth Endowed School · WV16 4ER · Good (2023) · Bottom 44% in England
- Oldbury Wells School · WV16 5JD · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 49% in England
Fee-paying schools in WV16
- Esland Shropshire School · WV16 6SU · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in WV16
- Highley Minors Childcare Centre · WV16 6JG · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Explorers Pre-School · WV16 6SS · Good (Ofsted)
- Dad's The Word · WV16 5NQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Poppets Nursery · WV16 4HL · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in WV16
- Brown Clee Medical Centre · WV16 6SS
- Bridgnorth Medical Practice · WV16 4EN
Neighbourhoods in WV16
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of WV16 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highley & Ditton Priors | 42% | £243k | Very low | 31 min |
| Bridgnorth West | 29% | £257k | Very low | 12 min |
| Much Wenlock & Broseley | 14% | £295k | Low | 15 min |
| Bridgnorth East | 14% | £260k | High | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the WV16 postcode?
WV16 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Highley, Bridgnorth, Broseley, with 559 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in WV16?
The typical home price across WV16's neighbourhoods is £257k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in WV16?
6 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a WV16 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.