Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

VAN DIEMANS ROAD, WV5 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VAN DIEMANS ROAD, WV5 0DG.

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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 0DG 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
workEmployment
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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WV5 0DG's 71% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Van Diemans Road, 0.3km from Giggetty in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, WV5 0DG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 £249k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0DG 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 0DG. 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

Detached

£ 249,000

1 sales · Mean £ 249,000

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

WV5 0DG 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.

Violence and sexual offences73
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order9
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Cherry Trees School

Inadequate53 pupils0.2 km
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Blakeley Heath Primary School

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

Good107 pupils0.6 km
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Wombourne High School

Good1021 pupils0.8 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good412 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily Blakeley0.9 km
  • Rishab Convenience Store0.6 km
  • The Local Store0.2 km
  • Wombourne Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.2 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Round Oak Inn0.9 km
  • Mount Pleasant0.9 km
  • Waggon And Horses0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Balti Hut0.2 km
  • Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley7.7 km
  • Coseley7.8 km
  • Wolverhampton8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Hill Drive0.1 km
  • Giggetty Lane0.2 km
  • Sytch Lane0.2 km
  • Sytch Lane0.2 km
  • Giggetty Lane0.2 km