Postcode report
WV5 9DL Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WV5 9DL: area rating, property, schools and local change
WV5 9DL is a postcode in Wombourne North, South Staffordshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WV5 9DL, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WV5 9DL are safety and housing, while local prosperity 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 WV5 9DL is based on South Staffordshire 012 Census 2021. It covers 7,119 residents, 976 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 25% 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 6/10.
For property prices near WV5 9DL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WV5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £440k from 28 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WV5 9DL can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WV5 9DL 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.
Local change around WV5 9DL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WV5 9DL
Is WV5 9DL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 39% 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 WV5 9DL?
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 WV5 9DL?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WV5 9DL?
LocaleIQ matched WV5 9DL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WV5 9DL?
The latest median sold price is £440k based on 28 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WV5 9DL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.