Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

GREEN ACRES, WV5 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN ACRES, WV5 0BU.

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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 0BU 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

WV5 0BU has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV5 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Green Acres, 0.4km from Brickbridge in Wombourne. Administratively it sits within Wombourne South West ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV5 0BU 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.

Census 2021 statistics for WV5 0BU 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 0BU. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

WV5 0BU 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Cherry Trees School

Inadequate53 pupils0.4 km
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Blakeley Heath Primary School

Good338 pupils0.5 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good107 pupils0.8 km
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Wombourne High School

Good1021 pupils1.1 km
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St John's CofE (C) Primary School

Good94 pupils1.2 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good412 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Rishab Convenience Store0.8 km
  • The Local Store0.2 km
  • Wombourne Pharmacy0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Waggon And Horses0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Heath Mill Cafe0.9 km
  • Balti Hut0.2 km
  • Maypole Cafe @ Maywood1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited- Cafe0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chip Inn0.3 km
  • Hong Kong Chinese0.3 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley7.7 km
  • Coseley7.9 km
  • Stourbridge8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridgnorth Road0.2 km
  • Bridgnorth Avenue0.2 km
  • Bridgnorth Road0.2 km
  • Sytch Lane0.3 km
  • Wood Hill Drive0.3 km