Postcode WV5 8JH 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 Outer, Swindon & Seisdon area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wombourne Outer, Swindon & Seisdon is £54,108 per year. The nearest station is Coseley located about 5.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wombourne Outer, Swindon & Seisdon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,033 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Wombourne Outer, Swindon & Seisdon has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wombourne Outer, Swindon & Seisdon is £54,108 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV5 8JH.
Wombourne Outer, Swindon & Seisdon near WV5 8JH 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 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Wombourne South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,303 up to £760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £415,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £152,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £257,475 |
| Terraced | 14 | £253,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wombourne South
In the WV5 8JH postcode area, located within Wombourne Outer, Swindon & Seisdon, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV5 8JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Heath Mill Road, South Staffordshire, WV5 8AQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Co-Operative Food | Common Road, South Staffordshire, WV5 0AW | Walking directions to Co-Operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Common Road, South Staffordshire, WV5 0NB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.
Elected local representatives for WV5 8JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Edmund Evans
Wombourne South - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Davies
Wombourne South - Elected 4 May 2023
Vince Merrick
Wombourne South - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Wood
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.