WV5 0AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Giggetty Lane, 0.2km from Giggetty in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV5 0AT 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00151229 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GIGGETTY LANE, WV5 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIGGETTY LANE, WV5 0AT.
341
40
£ 38,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV5 0AT 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 0AT has a significant social housing presence — 44% 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 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV5 0AT. 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
Flat
£ 114,500
4 sales · Mean £ 115,250
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV5 0AT has low crime rates — 25 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
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Blakeley Heath Primary School
Wombourne High School
Westfield Primary School
St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School
St John's CofE (C) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Morrisons Daily Blakeley0.9 km
- Rishab Convenience Store0.5 km
- The Local Store0.3 km
- Wombourne Pharmacy0.5 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Round Oak Inn0.8 km
- Mount Pleasant0.8 km
- Waggon And Horses0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Balti Hut0.3 km
- Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hong Kong Chinese0.3 km
- Chip Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley7.7 km
- Coseley7.8 km
- Wolverhampton8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Hill Drive0.2 km
- Giggetty Lane0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Giggetty Lane0.2 km
- Sytch Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WV50AT · Data under Open Government Licence