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.
GIGGETTY LANE, WV5 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIGGETTY LANE, WV5 0AU.
341
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£ 38,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Cherry Trees School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Blakeley Heath Primary School
Wombourne High School
Westfield Primary School
St John's CofE (C) Primary School
St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Round Oak Inn0.8 km
- Mount Pleasant0.8 km
- Waggon And Horses0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Balti Hut0.3 km
- Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WV50AU · Data under Open Government Licence