Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

GARDENERS WAY, WV5 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDENERS WAY, WV5 0BT.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WV5 0BT 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.

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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WV5 0BT is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV5 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gardeners Way, 0.5km from Brickbridge in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00151233 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV5 0BT. 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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

2 sales · Mean £ 265,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WV5 0BT has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences53
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Cherry Trees School

Inadequate53 pupils0.4 km
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Blakeley Heath Primary School

Good338 pupils0.4 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good107 pupils0.8 km
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Wombourne High School

Good1021 pupils1.1 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good412 pupils1.2 km
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St John's CofE (C) Primary School

Good94 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Rishab Convenience Store0.8 km
  • The Local Store0.2 km
  • Wombourne Pharmacy0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Waggon And Horses0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Heath Mill Cafe0.9 km
  • Balti Hut0.2 km
  • Maypole Cafe @ Maywood1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chip Inn0.2 km
  • Hong Kong Chinese0.2 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley7.6 km
  • Coseley7.9 km
  • Stourbridge8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridgnorth Road0.2 km
  • Bridgnorth Road0.2 km
  • Sytch Lane0.2 km
  • Bridgnorth Avenue0.2 km
  • Wood Hill Drive0.3 km