Who lives in WV16 5PG
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WV16 5PG, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Bridgnorth West
- Council
- Shropshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,528 (2024)
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Who lives in WV16 5PG
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WV16 5PG (Bridgnorth West) (about 1,528 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 50–54, at 9% of residents. 10.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 27.5% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.3% of residents are female and 47.7% male.
- Female52.3%51%
- Male47.7%49%
Relationship status
59.3% of adults in the WV16 5PG area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 23.6% have never married.
How residents rate their health
85.6% of residents in the WV16 5PG area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good51.9%48.5%
- Good33.7%33.7%
- Fair10.8%12.7%
- Bad2.5%4%
- Very bad1.1%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.