Ebenezer Row Castle Hill, Shropshire
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV16), about 100 m long. USRN 4301303.
- Sales: 31 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £165,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Shropshire costs £2,528 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 14.9 km (9.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Castle Grounds, is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 49 to 57 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bridgnorth Medical Practice, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 50 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £190,000 | £187,000 | £195,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £127,500 | £110,000 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £154,500 | £152,500 | £156,800 |
| 2018 | 2 | £117,500 | £95,000 | £140,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £119,950 | £119,950 | £119,950 |
| 2005 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £115,500 | £111,050 | £119,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2025 | 3 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2024 | 2 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2023 | 1 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2023 | 8 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2023 | 9 WV16 4AU | Semi-detached | £187,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2022 | 3 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £122,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Aug 2021 | 5 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2021 | 7 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2020 | 5 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2019 | 8 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £156,800 | |
| 9 Aug 2019 | 1 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £154,500 | |
| 25 Jan 2019 | 1 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £152,500 | |
| 11 May 2018 | 7 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2018 | 1 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2016 | 2 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 8 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £119,950 | |
| 9 Dec 2005 | 9 WV16 4AU | Semi-detached | £134,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2004 | 8 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £119,950 | |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 9 WV16 4AU | Semi-detached | £111,050 | |
| 12 Sep 2001 | 7 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2000 | 9 WV16 4AU | Semi-detached | £77,000 | |
| 19 May 2000 | 7 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £58,500 | |
| 21 Dec 1999 | 3 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £53,000 | |
| 22 Mar 1999 | 8 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £59,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1997 | 7 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £42,000 | |
| 7 Mar 1997 | 4 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £44,750 | |
| 28 Feb 1997 | 9 WV16 4AU | Semi-detached | £55,000 | |
| 9 Aug 1996 | 6 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £40,500 | |
| 22 Feb 1996 | 9 WV16 4AU | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 9 Jun 1995 | 8 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £52,500 | |
| 24 Mar 1995 | 7 WV16 4AU | Terraced | £39,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2021 (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Shropshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,528 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,685 | £1,966 | £2,247 | £2,528 | £3,090 | £3,652 | £4,214 | £5,056 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (26% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bridgnorth. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 1-9 EBENEZER ROW, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 1 Bridge Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6AF: up to 3 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Shropshire Council Offices, Westgate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5AA: up to 30 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- 24 Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5AG: up to 5 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 49 m and 57 m above sea level (54 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV16 4AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV16 4FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Cosford 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Severn Valley Railway Castle Hill | 40 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Smithfield Parking | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 46.5 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridgnorth Medical Practice | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 39 Underhill Street [Dental Practice] | 250 m |
| Hospital | Bridgnorth Hospital | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Bridgnorth Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Bridgnorth, Low Town Cashzone | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Castle Grounds 1.0 ha | 70 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Severn Park 7.9 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,320 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bridgnorth Rugby Club 1.7 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,600 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Rectory, a listed building (Grade II*), 130 m east. 240 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 11 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Rectory | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m east |
| Bridgnorth Castle | Scheduled monument | 140 m south-east |
| Church of St Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade II* | 150 m east |
| Governor's House | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m north-east |
| 20, East Castle Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m north-east |
| Panpudding Hill: a ringwork and bailey castle 100m south of Bridgnorth Station | Scheduled monument | 390 m south |
| The Hermitage | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Folly Hole | Wood | 110 m south |
| Paul's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Tippings Cross Coppice | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Potseething Coppice | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| The Hook Dingle | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Bowmanshill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Shropshire: see them on the Shropshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Wells School | Secondary | 11–16 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bridgnorth Endowed School | Secondary | 11–16 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castlefields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Leonard's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The George Gurkha WV16 4AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Eurasia Restaurant WV16 4AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Old Castle Inn WV16 4AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Bridgnorth Baptist Church WV16 4AB | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2017 |
| White Lion WV16 4AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2024 |
| The Seagull WV16 4AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2024 |
| The Shakespeare WV16 4AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Shanghai Town WV16 4AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Costa Limited T/A Costa Coffee WV16 4BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Castle Tea Rooms WV16 4AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Legends WV16 4AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Efes Kebab And Burger House WV16 4AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Bridgnorth Market WV16 4AW | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Platform 10 WV16 4AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2024 |
| High Town Grill WV16 4EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Postern Gate (22); On or near Parking Area (8); On or near Listley Street (6); On or near Underhill Street (6); On or near West Castle Street (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 36% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Himalaya Tandoori (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WV16 4QN) re-inspected, still 4 Good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Ebenezer Row · Station Lane · Railway Street · St Marys Steps · Hollybush Road · New Road · West Castle Street · Library Steps · The Hawthorns · East Castle Street · Listley Street · Castle Hill Walk
All the streets in WV16 and across Shropshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.