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.
- Homes on the streets around central WV16 sold at a median of £249,950 across 9 recorded sales, below the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Shropshire are down 1.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 6 schools within about 3 miles, 50% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of WV16 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Shropshire pays £2,528 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 1 crime within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 12 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Shropshire: £275,232, down 1.3% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider West Midlands average is £236,098.
Check sold prices for a specific address in WV16 →
See where WV16 ranks across West Midlands →
Council tax at Band D in Shropshire: £2,528 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare WV16 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for WV16 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
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 | 30 Jul 2021 |
| 2 Spring Cottages, WV16 6AA | Semi-detached | £249,950 | 18 Dec 2020 |
| 3 Spring Cottages, WV16 6AA | Semi-detached | £260,000 | 12 Apr 2019 |
| 1 Spring Cottages, WV16 6AA | Semi-detached | £315,000 | 14 Mar 2013 |
| 4 Spring Cottages, WV16 6AA | Semi-detached | £315,000 | 2 Jul 2012 |
| 2 Spring Cottages, WV16 6AA | Semi-detached | £195,000 | 2 Jul 2010 |
How to read this
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.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Wells School | Secondary | Good | 2.1 mi away | no figure |
| Bridgnorth Endowed School | Secondary | Good | 2.6 mi away | no figure |
| St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi away | no figure |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.7 mi away | no figure |
| Castlefields Primary School | Primary | Report card | 2.0 mi away | no figure |
| St Leonard's CofE Primary School | Primary | Report card | 2.8 mi away | no figure |
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.
How WV16 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: over-65s, up 6.5 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of WV16 (E01028846, 2,324 residents in 2021, up 32.7% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: over-65s, up 6.5 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 74.5% | 78.0% | +3.5 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 12.9% | 16.3% | +3.4 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 8.2% | 5.5% | -2.7 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 16.2% | 13.9% | -2.3 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 21.3% | 27.8% | +6.5 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 32.4% | 38.9% | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 2.2% | 2.0% | -0.2 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 82.4% | 84.9% | +2.5 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 99.1% | 98.9% | -0.2 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central WV16 in August 2026, 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.
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Shropshire pays £2,528 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 9.0% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Shropshire, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,926 | +4.1% |
| 2022-23 | £2,000 | +3.8% |
| 2023-24 | £2,101 | +5.0% |
| 2024-25 | £2,204 | +4.9% |
| 2025-26 | £2,319 | +5.2% |
| 2026-27 | £2,528 | +9.0% |
Exceptional Financial Support. Shropshire was agreed support by government for 2026-27 (£121.0m), 2025-26 (£26.9m). Support is permission to borrow, or to spend capital receipts, on day-to-day services because the council could not otherwise set a balanced budget. Councils in this position tend to cut services and raise council tax by the most the rules allow.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about WV16
What is the average house price in WV16?
The average sold price in Shropshire is £275,232 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WV16?
Prices in Shropshire are down 1.3% 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 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WV16?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV16 in August 2026, 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: 50% 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; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WV16 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV16 in August 2026, 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
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