WV5 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Van Diemans Road, 0.4km from Giggetty 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0DD 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 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VAN DIEMANS ROAD, WV5 0DD.
258
48
£ 38,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV5 0DD 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 48, WV5 0DD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV5 0DD. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV5 0DD has low crime rates — 28 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
St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Rishab Convenience Store0.7 km
- The Local Store0.2 km
- Wombourne Pharmacy0.7 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Balti Hut0.2 km
- Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.7 km
- Heath Mill Cafe1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hong Kong Chinese0.2 km
- Chip Inn0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Waggon And Horses0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley7.7 km
- Coseley7.8 km
- Stourbridge8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sytch Lane0.2 km
- Wood Hill Drive0.2 km
- Giggetty Lane0.3 km
- Sytch Lane0.3 km
- Giggetty Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV50DD · Data under Open Government Licence