WV9 5DP is a sought-after residential area on Wood Avenue, 0.2km from Cinderhill in Coven. Administratively it sits within Brewood and Coven ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV9, WV9 5DP offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WV9 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00150923 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOD AVENUE, WV9 5DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD AVENUE, WV9 5DP.
309
49
£ 43,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WV9 5DP's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £185k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV9 5DP. The average age is 48.7. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
4 sales · Mean £ 192,487
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV9 5DP has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul's CofE First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Little Village Store0.5 km
- Aston's Of Coven0.9 km
- Coven Pharmacy0.5 km
- The Allotment0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Coven Fish Bar0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Standeford Farm Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Coven Village Cafe0.9 km
- The Harrows Inn0.9 km
- Rainbow Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bilbrook5.3 km
- Codsall5.7 km
- Penkridge7.0 km
Bus Stops
- School Lane0.2 km
- School Lane0.2 km
- Greenacres0.2 km
- Greenacres0.2 km
- Sunset Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV95DP · Data under Open Government Licence