River Side Bridgnorth, Shropshire
48 addresses across 1 postcode (WV16), about 340 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34800053.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (C: 22, D: 5, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 14.3 km (8.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Severn Park, is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 31 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 48 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bridgnorth Medical Practice, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 141 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (15); House, end-terrace (11); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1991-1995 (18); 1996-2002 (6); 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18); rented (private) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 (24% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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
- 32, FRIARS STREET, grade II
- Wall forming part of former Franciscan Priory, central basement of Carpet factory, 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 (340 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 3 November 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Remedial works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 23 September 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Remedial works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 12 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 45 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 12 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 48 addresses are between 31 m and 37 m above sea level (34 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV16 4AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cosford 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Shifnal 237,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harp Inn High Town | 290 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Smithfield Parking | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 46.3 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridgnorth Medical Practice | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridgnorth Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Leonards House Dental Centre | 230 m |
| Hospital | Bridgnorth Hospital | 390 m |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Bridgnorth Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Bridgnorth, Low Town Cashzone | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Severn Park 7.9 ha | 70 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,320 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bridgnorth Rugby Club 1.7 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,600 m² | 180 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Grammar School House, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m west. 237 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grammar School House | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m west |
| Church of St. Leonard | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m west |
| Bishop Percy's House | Listed building, Grade I | 250 m south |
| The Court | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m south-west |
| Bridgnorth Castle | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) south |
| The Hermitage | Scheduled monument | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Panpudding Hill: a ringwork and bailey castle 100m south of Bridgnorth Station | Scheduled monument | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tippings Cross Coppice | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Folly Hole | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| High Rock Coppice | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Paul's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 910 m (0.6 miles) west |
| The Hook Dingle | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Bowmanshill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 45 | 48 |
3 of the street's 48 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Endowed School | Secondary | 11–16 | 330 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Leonard's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 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 |
| Oldbury Wells School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Castlefields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Rugby Club WV15 5AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Black Boy Inn WV16 4BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2024 |
| The Bandon Arms WV15 5AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Bishop Percys House Tearooms WV16 4BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Saros Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant WV16 4EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Natasha's Tearooms WV15 5AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Pennys Fine Foods WV16 4DX | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Blue Ginger WV15 5AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| The Harp Bridgnorth WV16 4DX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Tesco Express WV16 4DX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Apley On The High Street WV16 4DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| The Royle WV16 4DX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Bassa Villa WV16 4BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Jewel Of The Severn WV16 4DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2024 |
| R J Arbuckle WV16 4DX | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (8); On or near Cliff Road (5); On or near Greyfriars (5); On or near Church Street (4); On or near Friar'S Street (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 7 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility repair and maintenance works, 22 October 2026 to 23 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: CADENT GAS LIMITED: Remedial works, 2 November 2026 to 3 November 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- 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
- WV16 4AS: 48 addresses of 51 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Friar's Street · Friars Street · River Side · Granary Steps · Friar's Street · St Leonards Close · Mold Court · St Leonard's Terrace · St Leonards Steps · Greyfriars · Bank Steps · Trevithick Path
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.