WV5 0AY is a safe, established residential area on Giggetty Lane, 0.1km from Wombourne in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, up 35.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00151232 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GIGGETTY LANE, WV5 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIGGETTY LANE, WV5 0AY.
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39
£ 38,600 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV5 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 39, WV5 0AY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £332k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 35.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV5 0AY. The average age is 39.2. 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
£ 240,000
5 sales · Mean £ 247,600
Terraced
£ 333,000
1 sales · Mean £ 333,000
Detached
£ 386,750
4 sales · Mean £ 388,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV5 0AY has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Wombourne High School
Blakeley Heath Primary School
Westfield Primary School
St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Alliance Pharmacy0.5 km
- Ounsdale Sports Centre0.8 km
- Rishab Convenience Store0.5 km
- The Local Store0.6 km
- Wombourne Pharmacy0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Mount Pleasant0.6 km
- Waggon And Horses0.5 km
- Round Oak Inn0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chip Inn0.6 km
- Hong Kong Chinese0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- R J's Cafe0.9 km
- Balti Hut0.6 km
- Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley8.0 km
- Dudley8.0 km
- Wolverhampton8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.0 km
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Giggetty Bridge0.1 km
- Giggetty Bridge0.1 km
- Giggetty Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WV50AY · Data under Open Government Licence