WV5 0AD is a safe, established residential area on Bridgnorth Avenue, 0.3km from Brickbridge in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV5 0AD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k, up 52.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00151234 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGNORTH AVENUE, WV5 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGNORTH AVENUE, WV5 0AD.
280
40
£ 38,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV5 0AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WV5 0AD has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 52.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV5 0AD. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 206,500
8 sales · Mean £ 207,946
Flat
£ 135,000
3 sales · Mean £ 136,666
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
6 sales · Mean £ 241,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV5 0AD has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cherry Trees School
Blakeley Heath Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Wombourne High School
St John's CofE (C) Primary School
Westfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Alliance Pharmacy0.4 km
- Rishab Convenience Store0.8 km
- The Local Store0.4 km
- Wombourne Pharmacy0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Waggon And Horses0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Heath Mill Cafe0.8 km
- Balti Hut0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chip Inn0.4 km
- Hong Kong Chinese0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley7.8 km
- Coseley8.0 km
- Stourbridge8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgnorth Avenue0.1 km
- Bridgnorth Avenue0.3 km
- Giggetty Lane0.3 km
- Waterdale0.3 km
- Waterdale0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV50AD · Data under Open Government Licence