Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WOODHILL DRIVE, WV5 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHILL DRIVE, WV5 0DN.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WV5 0DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, WV5 0DN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £108,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV5 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodhill Drive, 0.3km from Giggetty in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV5 0DN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00151225 (shared with 6 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 0DN. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 108,000

1 sales · Mean £ 108,000

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

WV5 0DN has low crime rates — 22 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson9
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 pupils0.4 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good107 pupils0.5 km
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Wombourne High School

Good1021 pupils0.7 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement209 pupils1.3 km
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St John's CofE (C) Primary School

Good94 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Kingsway Church1.0 km
  • G M Home Discounts1.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily Blakeley0.8 km
  • Drinkers Paradise1.0 km
  • Rishab Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Coffee 2121.0 km
  • Farmer And Friends1.0 km
  • Balti Hut0.2 km
  • Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.6 km
  • RK (Wombourne) Ltd T/a Tiffus1.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Round Oak Inn0.8 km
  • Wombourne Pool Bar Ltd1.0 km
  • Mount Pleasant0.8 km
  • Waggon And Horses0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hong Kong Chinese0.2 km
  • Wombourne Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Chip Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley7.6 km
  • Coseley7.7 km
  • Wolverhampton8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Hill Drive0.1 km
  • Sytch Lane0.1 km
  • Sytch Lane0.2 km
  • Giggetty Lane0.3 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km