Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

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

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

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Population

280

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV5 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in WV5 0BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £240,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV5 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on Van Diemans Road, 0.3km from Brickbridge in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV5 0BQ 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00151234 (shared with 8 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 0BQ. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
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

£ 235,000

5 sales · Mean £ 219,400

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

WV5 0BQ has low crime rates — 20 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Cherry Trees School

Inadequate53 pupils0.3 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good107 pupils0.6 km
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Blakeley Heath Primary School

Good338 pupils0.6 km
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Wombourne High School

Good1021 pupils1.0 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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St John's CofE (C) Primary School

Good94 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Rishab Convenience Store0.8 km
  • The Local Store0.4 km
  • Wombourne Pharmacy0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mount Pleasant1.0 km
  • Waggon And Horses0.2 km
  • Round Oak Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Heath Mill Cafe0.8 km
  • Balti Hut0.4 km
  • Maypole Cafe @ Maywood0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chip Inn0.4 km
  • Hong Kong Chinese0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley7.9 km
  • Coseley8.0 km
  • Stourbridge8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Giggetty Lane0.2 km
  • Giggetty Lane0.2 km
  • Waterdale0.2 km
  • Bridgnorth Avenue0.3 km
  • Bridgnorth Avenue0.3 km