Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

COMMON ROAD, WV5 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMON ROAD, WV5 0AN.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV5 0AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WV5 0AN combines high owner-occupation (71%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV5 0AN is a sought-after residential area on Common Road, 0.2km from Blakeley in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, WV5 0AN is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% 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 25 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 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00151233 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV5 0AN. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

WV5 0AN has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences73
Public order11
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Blakeley Heath Primary School

Good338 pupils0.3 km
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Cherry Trees School

Inadequate53 pupils0.4 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good107 pupils0.7 km
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Wombourne High School

Good1021 pupils0.9 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good412 pupils1.0 km
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St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement209 pupils1.4 km
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St John's CofE (C) Primary School

Good94 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Coffee 2121.0 km
  • Balti Hut0.1 km
  • Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily Blakeley0.8 km
  • Rishab Convenience Store0.6 km
  • The Local Store0.1 km
  • Wombourne Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Round Oak Inn1.0 km
  • Mount Pleasant0.9 km
  • Waggon And Horses0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Hong Kong Chinese0.1 km
  • Chip Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley7.5 km
  • Coseley7.6 km
  • Wolverhampton8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Hill Drive0.0 km
  • Sytch Lane0.1 km
  • Sytch Lane0.1 km
  • Redhill Avenue0.4 km
  • Giggetty Lane0.4 km