WV5 0AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bridgnorth Road, 0.2km from Brickbridge in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV5, WV5 0AQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k, up 10.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00151228 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGNORTH ROAD, WV5 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGNORTH ROAD, WV5 0AQ.
324
48
£ 38,600 /yr
44%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV5 0AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV5 0AQ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 388,000
8 sales · Mean £ 403,718
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
5 sales · Mean £ 223,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV5 0AQ has low crime rates — 12 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
St John's CofE (C) Primary School
Wombourne High School
Westfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Alliance Pharmacy0.6 km
- Rishab Convenience Store0.9 km
- The Local Store0.5 km
- Wombourne Pharmacy1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Waggon And Horses0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Heath Mill Cafe0.7 km
- Balti Hut0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chip Inn0.5 km
- Hong Kong Chinese0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley7.9 km
- Coseley8.2 km
- Stourbridge8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgnorth Avenue0.1 km
- Bridgnorth Avenue0.1 km
- Waterdale0.2 km
- Waterdale0.2 km
- Giggetty Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV50AQ · Data under Open Government Licence