WV5 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Giggetty Lane, 0.3km from Blakeley in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV5 0AP 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. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00151225 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GIGGETTY LANE, WV5 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIGGETTY LANE, WV5 0AP.
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£ 38,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV5 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in WV5 0AP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV5 0AP. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV5 0AP has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Blakeley Heath Primary School
Cherry Trees School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Wombourne High School
Westfield Primary School
St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School
St John's CofE (C) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Coffee 2121.0 km
- Farmer And Friends1.0 km
- Balti Hut0.2 km
- Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Morrisons Daily Blakeley0.8 km
- Rishab Convenience Store0.5 km
- The Local Store0.2 km
- Wombourne Pharmacy0.5 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Round Oak Inn0.9 km
- Wombourne Pool Bar Ltd1.0 km
- Mount Pleasant0.9 km
- Waggon And Horses0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hong Kong Chinese0.2 km
- Chip Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley7.5 km
- Coseley7.6 km
- Wolverhampton8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Hill Drive0.0 km
- Sytch Lane0.1 km
- Sytch Lane0.2 km
- Giggetty Lane0.3 km
- Fire Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV50AP · Data under Open Government Licence