Postcode WV5 0BU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wombourne Inner is £48,256 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,383 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Wombourne Inner has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.1% 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 per household in Wombourne Inner is £48,256 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV5 0BU.
Wombourne Inner near WV5 0BU 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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 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 | 25 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £263,750 |
| Terraced | 11 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wombourne South
In the WV5 0BU 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 0BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
Annual council tax rates for South Staffordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.