WV5 is a postcode district in Shropshire, West Midlands, covering 464 active and 124 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WV5 (16%) is characterised by a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes WV5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WV5 are around £388k, up 8.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WV5 at 167 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WV5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WV5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WV5 postcode area.
15,015
48
£ 41,733 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WV5 — age 48, 74% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £388k. Property prices are trending up 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Claverley CofE Primary School
Blakeley Heath Primary School
Westfield Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Wombourne High School
St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School
Cherry Trees School
All Saints' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Considerate Catering
- D's Caribbean Kitchen
- Finchfield Hockey Club
- Mount Pleasant
- Round Oak Inn
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- The Tea Cosy
- Bake My Day By Jade
- New Inn
- Play-tropolis
- Whitlock And Lowe Ltd
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midcounties Co-op
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Drinkers Paradise
- G M Home Discounts
- Hills Florists & Greengrocers
- Kingsway Church
- Lifestyle Express
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chip Inn
- Golden Valley
- Hong Kong Chinese
- Wombourne Fish Bar
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Area Profile: WV5 · Data under Open Government Licence