Postcode report
WV11 2AA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About WV11 2AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
WV11 2AA is a postcode in Essington, South Staffordshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WV11 2AA, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WV11 2AA are local prosperity and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WV11 2AA is based on South Staffordshire 007 Census 2021. It covers 6,948 residents, 386 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 24% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near WV11 2AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WV11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £198k from 78 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WV11 2AA can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WV11 2AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near WV11 2AA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about WV11 2AA
Is WV11 2AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 45% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WV11 2AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WV11 2AA?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WV11 2AA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for WV11 2AA?
LocaleIQ matched WV11 2AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WV11 2AA?
The latest median sold price is £198k based on 78 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WV11 2AA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.