WV5 0BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakwood Gardens, 0.1km from Giggetty in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV5 0BR 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. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k, up 11.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0BR are sourced from Output Area E00151229 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKWOOD GARDENS, WV5 0BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD GARDENS, WV5 0BR.
341
40
£ 38,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV5 0BR 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
With 44% social renting, WV5 0BR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV5 0BR. 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
Detached
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
Semi-Detached
£ 180,475
2 sales · Mean £ 180,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV5 0BR has low crime rates — 28 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
Westfield Primary School
Blakeley Heath Primary School
St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Morrisons Daily Blakeley0.9 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.4 km
- Ounsdale Sports Centre0.6 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Drinkers Paradise1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Mount Pleasant0.5 km
- Waggon And Horses0.6 km
- Round Oak Inn0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chip Inn0.6 km
- Hong Kong Chinese0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Balti Hut0.6 km
- Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley7.8 km
- Dudley7.9 km
- Wolverhampton8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Giggetty Bridge0.1 km
- Giggetty Bridge0.1 km
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Giggetty Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV50BR · Data under Open Government Licence