Is WV9 5BQ a safe place to live?

Yes, WV9 5BQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of WV9 5BQ?

The population for the WV9 5BQ area is approximately 317 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WV9 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV9 5BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

317

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV9 5BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV9 5BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV9 5BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood within the WV9 district of South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Brewood and Coven ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WV9 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00150919 (shared with 18 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 WV9 5BQ. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%

Asian / British Asian2.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.9%

Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

WV9 5BQ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Codsall3.8 km
Bilbrook3.8 km
Albrighton6.7 km