Living in WV16, Shropshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WV16 in Shropshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Shropshire: £284,036, up 4.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around WV16
9 recorded home sales on the streets around central WV16, with a median of £249,950 and a range from £50,000 to £315,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 SPRING COTTAGES, WV16 6AA | semi-detached | £305,000 | 2021-07-30 |
| 2 SPRING COTTAGES, WV16 6AA | semi-detached | £249,950 | 2020-12-18 |
| 3 SPRING COTTAGES, WV16 6AA | semi-detached | £260,000 | 2019-04-12 |
| 1 SPRING COTTAGES, WV16 6AA | semi-detached | £315,000 | 2013-03-14 |
| 4 SPRING COTTAGES, WV16 6AA | semi-detached | £315,000 | 2012-07-02 |
| 2 SPRING COTTAGES, WV16 6AA | semi-detached | £195,000 | 2010-07-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Endowed School | Secondary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.7 mi |
| Castlefields Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.0 mi |
| Oldbury Wells School | Secondary | Not rated | 2.1 mi |
| St Leonard's CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.8 mi |
4 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.7% |
| Skilled trades | 19.2% |
| Professional occupations | 18.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WV16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Shropshire's figures.
Common questions about WV16
What is the average house price in WV16?
The average sold price in Shropshire is £284,036 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WV16?
Prices in Shropshire are up 4.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WV16?
The median of 9 recorded sales around central WV16 is £249,950, ranging from £50,000 to £315,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WV16?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central WV16, and 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WV16?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WV16 at risk of flooding?
Central WV16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WV16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 67% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £249,950; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WV16 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WV16 or WV15, WV16 or TF12, WV16 or TF13.
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