WV5 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Van Diemans Road, 0.4km from Brickbridge in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, WV5 0BS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00151233 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VAN DIEMANS ROAD, WV5 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VAN DIEMANS ROAD, WV5 0BS.
258
48
£ 38,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV5 0BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WV5 0BS's 71% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV5 0BS. The average age is 47.6. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 217,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV5 0BS has low crime rates — 22 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
Blakeley Heath Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Wombourne High School
Westfield Primary School
St John's CofE (C) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Alliance Pharmacy0.3 km
- Rishab Convenience Store0.8 km
- The Local Store0.2 km
- Wombourne Pharmacy0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Waggon And Horses0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Heath Mill Cafe0.9 km
- Balti Hut0.2 km
- Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chip Inn0.2 km
- Hong Kong Chinese0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley7.7 km
- Coseley7.9 km
- Stourbridge8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sytch Lane0.2 km
- Bridgnorth Avenue0.2 km
- Bridgnorth Road0.3 km
- Bridgnorth Road0.3 km
- Wood Hill Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV50BS · Data under Open Government Licence