WV5 0DE 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.
For families considering a move, WV5 0DE represents 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0DE 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 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VAN DIEMANS ROAD, WV5 0DE.
258
48
£ 38,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV5 0DE 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
WV5 0DE 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV5 0DE. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 242,475
4 sales · Mean £ 238,112
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV5 0DE has low crime rates — 26 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
5 nearby- Morrisons Daily Blakeley0.9 km
- Rishab Convenience Store0.6 km
- The Local Store0.2 km
- Wombourne Pharmacy0.7 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Round Oak Inn1.0 km
- Mount Pleasant1.0 km
- Waggon And Horses0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Balti Hut0.1 km
- Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hong Kong Chinese0.2 km
- Chip Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley7.6 km
- Coseley7.8 km
- Stourbridge8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Hill Drive0.1 km
- Sytch Lane0.1 km
- Sytch Lane0.2 km
- Giggetty Lane0.3 km
- Giggetty Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV50DE · Data under Open Government Licence