Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

CALVIN CLOSE, WV5 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALVIN CLOSE, WV5 0DF.

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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 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.

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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

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.

home £265,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order10
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Cherry Trees School

Inadequate53 pupils0.3 km
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Blakeley Heath Primary School

Good338 pupils0.3 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good107 pupils0.6 km
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Wombourne High School

Good1021 pupils0.9 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good412 pupils1.0 km
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St John's CofE (C) Primary School

Good94 pupils1.4 km
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St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Round Oak Inn1.0 km
  • Mount Pleasant0.9 km
  • Waggon And Horses0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Balti Hut0.1 km
  • Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

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