WV16 5JL 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 (5JL) 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 JL.
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 5JL 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 5JL postcode have the street address of Knowle Sands.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WV16 5JL postcode is home to a bustling 93 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BRIDGNORTH within the old postal county of Shropshire.
WV16 5JL is within Danesford.
The WV16 5JL postcode area is composed of 62.07% residential properties, 37.93% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WV16 5JL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in WV16 5JL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown.
None Domestic Buildings in WV16 5JL fall under these categories: Food And Drink, Offices and Hotels.
Food And Drink include The Swan Inn, Knowle Sands.
Offices include C, Knowle Sands.
Hotels include The Swan Inn, Knowle Sands.
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WV16 5JL: Points of Interest
Great British Trading Limited
Great British Trading Limited is a retail outlet located at Unit 1, Severn Valley Industrial Park, Knowle Sands, Bridgnorth, WV16 5JL.
The Witch On The Water
The Witch On The Water is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Daniels Mill, Knowle Sands, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5JL.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 62.07% |
| Commercial | 37.93% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for WV16 5JL
| Latitude | 52.5207152635 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.41444057899 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WV16 5JL
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Weather Forecast for WV16 5JL
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 49.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 45.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 53.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 55.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 72.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 4 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | S 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 33.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WV16 5JL Postcode?
Download Speeds For WV16 5JL
| Average Mbps | 23.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 22.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 41.290 |
WV16 5JL has an average download speed of 23.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
411 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
5% of postcodes (53,668) have slower broadband speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,130,562) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WV16 5JL
| Average Mbps | 4.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 10.850 |
WV16 5JL has an average upload speed of 4.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,843 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
5% of postcodes (60,871) have slower upload speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,121,927) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WV16 5JL Postcode
England Primary Schools
Castlefields Primary School
Address: Castlefields Primary School, Castlefields, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5DQ
Distance: 0.96 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: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01746763455
St John's Catholic Primary School
Address: St John's Catholic Primary School, Innage Gardens, BRIDGNORTH, Shropshire, WV16 4HW
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01746762061
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Address: St Leonard's CofE Primary School, Innage Lane, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4HL
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Oldbury Wells School
Address: Oldbury Wells School, Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5JD
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01746765454
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Address: Bridgnorth Endowed School, Northgate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4ER
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01746762103
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WV16 5JL
39 UNDERHILL STREET [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 39 UNDERHILL STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4BB
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
HIGH TOWN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: SMITHFIELD CENTRE, WHITBURN STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4QT
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
ST LEONARDS HOUSE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: ST. LEONARDS CLOSE, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4EJ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGNORTH AND SOUTH SHROPSHIRE
Address: NORTHGATE, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4EU
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
BROSELEYDENTAL PRACTICE LTD
Address: 79 HIGH STREET, BROSELEY, SHROPSHIRE, TF12 5ET
Distance: 6.93 miles
Contact: :
BROSELEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 79 HIGH STREET, BROSELEY, TF12 5ET
Distance: 6.93 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WV16 5JL
BRIDGNORTH PHARMACY
Address: 2 MILL STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV15 5AL
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 711495
BOOTS
Address: 30-31 HIGH STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4DB
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 763127
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: NORTHGATE, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4EN
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 763297
HIGHLEY PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, HIGHLEY, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 6LP
Distance: 5.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 861255
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 80 HIGH STREET, BROSELEY, SHROPSHIRE, TF12 5ET
Distance: 6.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01952 882262
I-MEDS PHARMACY
Address: KARTAR FARM, NEW ROAD, SWINDON, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 4PP
Distance: 7.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01902 546565
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WV16 5JL
VIVID OPTICAL LTD
Address: FARADAY DRIVE, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV15 5BA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
TREVOR PHILLIPS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 8 WATERLOO TERRACE, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4EG
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
EVENETT OPTOMETRY
Address: 3 LISTLEY STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4AW
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
BIDDLE & LIAGE OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE
Address: 59 HIGH STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4DX
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET)
Address: 43 HIGH STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4DB
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BRIDGNORTH)
Address: 60 HIGH STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4DB
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WV16 5JL
BRIDGNORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NORTHGATE, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4EN
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 767121
BRIDGNORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: NORTHGATE, BRIDGNORTH, WV16 4EN
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
HIGHLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BRIDGNORTH ROAD, HIGHLEY, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 6HG
Distance: 4.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 861572
CLAVERLEY
Address: DOCTORS SURGERY, SPICERS CLOSE, CLAVERLEY, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV5 7BY
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 710223
SEVERN CENTRE GP SERVICES.
Address: HALO SEVERN CENTRE, BRIDGNORTH ROAD, HIGHLEY, BRIDGNORTH, WV16 6JG
Distance: 4.98 miles
Contact: :
ALVELEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ALVELEY, ALVELEY, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV15 6NG
Distance: 5.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01746 780553
Transport Links near WV16 5JL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WV16 5JL
- Shifnal
Shifnal station, Market Place, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9QBDistance: 12.16 milesDriving Time: 17.96 minutes - Telford Central
Telford Central station, Euston Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LZDistance: 13.11 milesDriving Time: 17.85 minutes - Albrighton
Albrighton station, Station Road, Albrighton, Shropshire, WV7 3DSDistance: 13.87 milesDriving Time: 19.54 minutes - Codsall
Codsall station, Station Road, Codsall, Staffordshire, WV8 1BYDistance: 14.48 milesDriving Time: 21.22 minutes - Cosford
Cosford station, Old Worcester Road, Cosford, West Midlands, WV7 3EYDistance: 15.60 milesDriving Time: 22.21 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WV16 5JL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WV16 5JL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WV16 5JL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Ludlow Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Philip Dunne |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the WV16 5JL 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 5JL 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 5JL
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £344,500 | £344,500 | £344,500 | 1 |
| 2013 | £625,000 | £625,000 | £625,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £245,923 | £245,923 | £245,923 | 1 |
| 2016 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £50,000 | £340,000 | £195,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £400,000 | £650,000 | £342,875 | 4 |
| 2020 | £217,500 | £205,000 | £211,250 | 2 |
| 2021 | £185,000 | £195,000 | £196,250 | 4 |
| 2022 | £225,000 | £350,000 | £264,667 | 3 |
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Postcodes near the WV16 5JL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WV16 5JL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Kings Court, Stourbridge Road, BRIDGNORTH, WV15 6AL | 1.05 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Whitburn Street, BRIDGNORTH, WV16 4QN | 1.79 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to Sainsburys |
| Tesco, Park Avenue, Madeley, TELFORD, TF7 5AB | 13.08 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to Tesco |
| Aldi, Parkway, Madeley, TELFORD, TF7 5RQ | 13.34 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to Aldi |
| Iceland, Southwater Square, Southwater Way, Town Centre, TELFORD, TF3 4JG | 17.17 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WV16 5JL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Telford Services, Telford, TF3 4AS | 10.82 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to Telford Services |
| Burger King, Unit A, Rampart Way, Telford, TF3 4NA | 11.16 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to Burger King, Unit A, Rampart Way |
| Foley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 7PT | 12.56 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to Foley Road |
| Merry Hill Shopping Centre, Birmingham, DY5 1SY | 13.01 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to Merry Hill Shopping Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, North Sherwood Street, Town Centre, TELFORD, TF3 4BN | 10.81 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to McDonald's, North Sherwood Street, Town Centre, TELFORD, TF3 4BN |
| McDonald's, Dudley Road, KINGSWINFORD, DY6 8WT | 11.13 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to McDonald's, Dudley Road, KINGSWINFORD, DY6 8WT |
| McDonald's, Telford Forge Retail Park, Colliers Way, Old Park, TELFORD, TF3 4AG | 11.34 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to McDonald's, Telford Forge Retail Park, Colliers Way, Old Park, TELFORD, TF3 4AG |
| McDonald's, Stourbridge Industrial Estate, Mill Race Lane, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 1JN | 12.01 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to McDonald's, Stourbridge Industrial Estate, Mill Race Lane, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 1JN |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Madeley Court Way, Madeley, TELFORD, TF7 5FL | 8.31 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to KFC Telford - Madeley Court Way |
| KFC, Dawley Trading Estate, Stallings Lane, KINGSWINFORD, DY6 7AP | 10.48 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to KFC Kingswinford - Pensnett Trading Estate |
| KFC, Forgegate, Town Centre, TELFORD, TF3 4NA | 11.11 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to KFC Telford - Rampart Way |
| KFC, Stourbridge Industrial Estate, Mill Race Lane, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 1JN | 12.01 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to KFC Stourbridge - St Johns Road |
| KFC, Stourport Road, KIDDERMINSTER, DY11 7BW | 12.21 miles | Directions from WV16 5JL to KFC Kidderminster - Stourport Road |