WV5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

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.