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.
WOODHILL DRIVE, WV5 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHILL DRIVE, WV5 0DN.
316
37
£ 38,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV5 0DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Cherry Trees School
Blakeley Heath Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Wombourne High School
Westfield Primary School
St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School
St John's CofE (C) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Round Oak Inn0.8 km
- Wombourne Pool Bar Ltd1.0 km
- Mount Pleasant0.8 km
- Waggon And Horses0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WV50DN · Data under Open Government Licence