Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

GIGGETTY LANE, WV5 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIGGETTY LANE, WV5 0AU.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV5 0AU 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.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in WV5 0AU — 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.

home £263,333 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV5 0AU 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 0AU 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 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00151229 (shared with 12 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 0AU. 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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 233,000

4 sales · Mean £ 241,750

Terraced

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

WV5 0AU has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Cherry Trees School

Inadequate53 pupils0.2 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good107 pupils0.5 km
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Blakeley Heath Primary School

Good338 pupils0.5 km
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Wombourne High School

Good1021 pupils0.8 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good412 pupils0.9 km
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St John's CofE (C) Primary School

Good94 pupils1.5 km
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St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement209 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily Blakeley1.0 km
  • Rishab Convenience Store0.5 km
  • The Local Store0.3 km
  • Wombourne Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Round Oak Inn0.8 km
  • Mount Pleasant0.8 km
  • Waggon And Horses0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Balti Hut0.3 km
  • Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Hong Kong Chinese0.3 km
  • Chip Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley7.8 km
  • Coseley7.8 km
  • Wolverhampton8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Giggetty Lane0.1 km
  • Giggetty Lane0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Wood Hill Drive0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km