WV5 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Jenks Road, 0.2km from Giggetty 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £236k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00151232 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JENKS ROAD, WV5 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JENKS ROAD, WV5 0BJ.
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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 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WV5 0BJ's 57% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV5 0BJ. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,500
5 sales · Mean £ 214,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV5 0BJ 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
5 nearby- Alliance Pharmacy0.3 km
- Ounsdale Sports Centre0.9 km
- Rishab Convenience Store0.6 km
- The Local Store0.4 km
- Wombourne Pharmacy0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Mount Pleasant0.8 km
- Waggon And Horses0.4 km
- Round Oak Inn0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chip Inn0.3 km
- Hong Kong Chinese0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Balti Hut0.3 km
- Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley7.8 km
- Coseley7.9 km
- Wolverhampton8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Giggetty Lane0.1 km
- Giggetty Lane0.1 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Wood Hill Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV50BJ · Data under Open Government Licence