Postcode WV5 0BS is located in a major urban area, within the Wombourne South ward of South Staffordshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wombourne Inner area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wombourne Inner is £38,600 per year. The nearest station is Coseley located about 4.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wombourne Inner has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,089 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Wombourne Inner has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wombourne Inner is £38,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV5 0BS.
Wombourne Inner near WV5 0BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coseley located about 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Wombourne South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,303 up to £820,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £152,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wombourne South
In the WV5 0BS postcode area, located within Wombourne Inner, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV5 0BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Common Road, South Staffordshire, WV5 0NB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Co-Operative Food | Common Road, South Staffordshire, WV5 0AW | Walking directions to Co-Operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Heath Mill Road, South Staffordshire, WV5 8AQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.