Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

OAKLANDS, WV5 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLANDS, WV5 0AJ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

460

cake
Avg Age

42

payments
Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

work
Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: WV5 0AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
8/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
psychology

Area Character

WV5 0AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV5 0AJ is a sought-after residential area on Oaklands, 0.3km from Ounsdale in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV5, WV5 0AJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00151224 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV5 0AJ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WV5 0AJ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3

school Local Schools

P

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good107 pupils0.2 km
S

Wombourne High School

Good1021 pupils0.4 km
A

Cherry Trees School

Inadequate53 pupils0.5 km
P

Westfield Primary School

Good412 pupils0.6 km
P

Blakeley Heath Primary School

Good338 pupils1.1 km
P

St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Ounsdale Sports Centre0.6 km
  • Rishab Convenience Store0.5 km
  • The Local Store1.0 km
  • Wombourne Pharmacy0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mount Pleasant0.3 km
  • Waggon And Horses0.9 km
  • Round Oak Inn0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chip Inn1.0 km
  • Hong Kong Chinese1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • R J's Cafe0.9 km
  • Balti Hut1.0 km
  • Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.9 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coseley8.0 km
  • Wolverhampton8.2 km
  • Dudley8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Giggetty Bridge0.3 km
  • Giggetty Bridge0.3 km
  • Marlburn Way0.4 km
  • Marlburn Way0.4 km
  • Windsor Road0.4 km