WV16 5BY is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WV16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5BY) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case WV which means Wolverhampton.
- Postal District. In our case WV16.
- Postal Sector. In our case WV16 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BY.
The regional mail center for the post area WV is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the WV16 5BY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BRIDGNORTH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WV16 5BY postcode have the street address of Highlands Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WV16 5BY postcode is home to a bustling 75 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BRIDGNORTH within the old postal county of Shropshire.
WV16 5BY is within the town of Bridgnorth.
The WV16 5BY postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WV16 5BY are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in WV16 5BY are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for WV16 5BY
| Latitude | 52.5322574111 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.42982167584 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WV16 5BY
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Weather Forecast for WV16 5BY
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 29.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | S 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | S 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | S 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 56.00% | S 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 76.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | S 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 44.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 46.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | N 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WV16 5BY Postcode?
Download Speeds For WV16 5BY
| Average Mbps | 35.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 77.520 |
WV16 5BY has an average download speed of 35.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
957 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
12% of postcodes (137,194) have slower broadband speeds.
88% of postcodes (1,046,490) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WV16 5BY
| Average Mbps | 8.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.890 |
WV16 5BY has an average upload speed of 8.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,614 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
16% of postcodes (193,621) have slower upload speeds.
83% of postcodes (986,406) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WV16 5BY Postcode
England Primary Schools
Castlefields Primary School
Address: Castlefields Primary School, Castlefields, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5DQ
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact:
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
Address: St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School, Lodge Lane, The Grove, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5EQ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01746763455
St John's Catholic Primary School
Address: St John's Catholic Primary School, Innage Gardens, BRIDGNORTH, Shropshire, WV16 4HW
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01746762061
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Address: St Leonard's CofE Primary School, Innage Lane, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4HL
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact:
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Address: Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School, Morville, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4RJ
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: 01746714219
England Secondary Schools
Oldbury Wells School
Address: Oldbury Wells School, Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5JD
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01746765454
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Address: Bridgnorth Endowed School, Northgate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4ER
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01746762103
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WV16 5BY
HIGH TOWN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: SMITHFIELD CENTRE, WHITBURN STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4QT
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGNORTH AND SOUTH SHROPSHIRE
Address: NORTHGATE, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4EU
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
39 UNDERHILL STREET [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 39 UNDERHILL STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4BB
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
ST LEONARDS HOUSE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: ST. LEONARDS CLOSE, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4EJ
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
BROSELEYDENTAL PRACTICE LTD
Address: 79 HIGH STREET, BROSELEY, SHROPSHIRE, TF12 5ET
Distance: 5.94 miles
Contact: :
BROSELEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 79 HIGH STREET, BROSELEY, TF12 5ET
Distance: 5.94 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WV16 5BY
BOOTS
Address: 30-31 HIGH STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4DB
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 763127
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: NORTHGATE, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4EN
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 763297
BRIDGNORTH PHARMACY
Address: 2 MILL STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV15 5AL
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 711495
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 80 HIGH STREET, BROSELEY, SHROPSHIRE, TF12 5ET
Distance: 5.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01952 882262
HIGHLEY PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, HIGHLEY, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 6LP
Distance: 6.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 861255
WENLOCK PHARMACY
Address: 14 HIGH STREET, MUCH WENLOCK, SHROPSHIRE, TF13 6AA
Distance: 6.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01952 727253
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WV16 5BY
EVENETT OPTOMETRY
Address: 3 LISTLEY STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4AW
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET)
Address: 43 HIGH STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4DB
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BRIDGNORTH)
Address: 60 HIGH STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4DB
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
TREVOR PHILLIPS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 8 WATERLOO TERRACE, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4EG
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
BIDDLE & LIAGE OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE
Address: 59 HIGH STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4DX
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
VIVID OPTICAL LTD
Address: FARADAY DRIVE, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV15 5BA
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WV16 5BY
BRIDGNORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NORTHGATE, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4EN
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 767121
BRIDGNORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: NORTHGATE, BRIDGNORTH, WV16 4EN
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
CLAVERLEY
Address: DOCTORS SURGERY, SPICERS CLOSE, CLAVERLEY, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV5 7BY
Distance: 5.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 710223
HIGHLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BRIDGNORTH ROAD, HIGHLEY, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 6HG
Distance: 5.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 861572
BROSELEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, BRIDGNORTH ROAD, BROSELEY, SHROPSHIRE, TF12 5EL
Distance: 5.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01952 882854
SEVERN CENTRE GP SERVICES.
Address: HALO SEVERN CENTRE, BRIDGNORTH ROAD, HIGHLEY, BRIDGNORTH, WV16 6JG
Distance: 5.93 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near WV16 5BY
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WV16 5BY
- Shifnal
Shifnal station, Market Place, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9QBDistance: 12.45 milesDriving Time: 18.64 minutes - Telford Central
Telford Central station, Euston Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LZDistance: 13.40 milesDriving Time: 18.52 minutes - Albrighton
Albrighton station, Station Road, Albrighton, Shropshire, WV7 3DSDistance: 14.16 milesDriving Time: 20.22 minutes - Oakengates
Oakengates station, Station Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6DHDistance: 14.27 milesDriving Time: 19.41 minutes - Cosford
Cosford station, Old Worcester Road, Cosford, West Midlands, WV7 3EYDistance: 15.89 milesDriving Time: 22.89 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WV16 5BY
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WV16 5BY
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WV16 5BY Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Ludlow Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Philip Dunne |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the WV16 5BY Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Shropshire Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Shropshire at the following link Shropshire.How much is the Council Tax?
Shropshire Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Shropshire charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the WV16 5BY Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Shropshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | Shropshire CouncilHouse Sales in WV16 5BY
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £272,000 | £272,000 | £272,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £233,000 | £245,000 | £239,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £380,000 | £320,000 | £350,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £425,000 | £350,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £325,000 | £445,000 | £385,000 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the WV16 5BY Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WV16 5BY Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Whitburn Street, BRIDGNORTH, WV16 4QN | 0.69 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Kings Court, Stourbridge Road, BRIDGNORTH, WV15 6AL | 1.55 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to Aldi |
| Tesco, Park Avenue, Madeley, TELFORD, TF7 5AB | 11.64 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to Tesco |
| Aldi, Parkway, Madeley, TELFORD, TF7 5RQ | 11.87 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to Aldi |
| Iceland, Southwater Square, Southwater Way, Town Centre, TELFORD, TF3 4JG | 15.79 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WV16 5BY Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Telford Services, Telford, TF3 4AS | 10.09 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to Telford Services |
| Burger King, Unit A, Rampart Way, Telford, TF3 4NA | 10.30 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to Burger King, Unit A, Rampart Way |
| Hadley Park Services, Telford, TF1 6QJ | 12.90 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to Hadley Park Services |
| Foley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 7PT | 13.57 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to Foley Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, North Sherwood Street, Town Centre, TELFORD, TF3 4BN | 9.96 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to McDonald's, North Sherwood Street, Town Centre, TELFORD, TF3 4BN |
| McDonald's, Telford Forge Retail Park, Colliers Way, Old Park, TELFORD, TF3 4AG | 10.47 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to McDonald's, Telford Forge Retail Park, Colliers Way, Old Park, TELFORD, TF3 4AG |
| McDonald's, Wrekin Retail Park, Arleston, TELFORD, TF1 2DE | 11.28 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to McDonald's, Wrekin Retail Park, Arleston, TELFORD, TF1 2DE |
| McDonald's, Dudley Road, KINGSWINFORD, DY6 8WT | 11.89 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to McDonald's, Dudley Road, KINGSWINFORD, DY6 8WT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Madeley Court Way, Madeley, TELFORD, TF7 5FL | 7.41 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to KFC Telford - Madeley Court Way |
| KFC, Forgegate, Town Centre, TELFORD, TF3 4NA | 10.25 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to KFC Telford - Rampart Way |
| KFC, Dawley Trading Estate, Stallings Lane, KINGSWINFORD, DY6 7AP | 11.23 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to KFC Kingswinford - Pensnett Trading Estate |
| KFC, Wrekin Retail Park, Arleston, TELFORD, TF1 2DE | 11.28 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to KFC Telford - Wrekin Retail Park |
| KFC, Trench Lock, TELFORD, TF1 6SZ | 12.30 miles | Directions from WV16 5BY to KFC Telford - Trench Lock |