WV5 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Calvin Close, 0.3km from Blakeley in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, WV5 0DF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 7.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00151233 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CALVIN CLOSE, WV5 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALVIN CLOSE, WV5 0DF.
258
48
£ 38,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV5 0DF 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 0DF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV5 0DF. 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
£ 250,000
9 sales · Mean £ 242,544
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV5 0DF has low crime rates — 23 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
6 nearby- Morrisons Daily Blakeley0.9 km
- Rishab Convenience Store0.6 km
- The Local Store0.1 km
- Wombourne Pharmacy0.6 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Round Oak Inn1.0 km
- Mount Pleasant0.9 km
- Waggon And Horses0.5 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 Chinese0.1 km
- Chip Inn0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley7.6 km
- Coseley7.7 km
- Wolverhampton8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Hill Drive0.1 km
- Sytch Lane0.1 km
- Sytch Lane0.1 km
- Giggetty Lane0.3 km
- Giggetty Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV50DF · Data under Open Government Licence