Living in WV5, South Staffordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WV5 in South Staffordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Staffordshire: £310,258, up 5.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around WV5
72 recorded home sales on the streets around central WV5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £302,500 and a range from £143,500 to £820,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 CUSHMAN AVENUE, WV5 8ES | semi-detached | £245,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 3 BROOKSIDE CLOSE, WV5 8JU | semi-detached | £230,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 18 LONGFORD CLOSE, WV5 8HN | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 15 HOLENDENE WAY, WV5 8EP | detached | £539,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 69 CLEE VIEW ROAD, WV5 0BD | semi-detached | £269,950 | 2026-05-15 |
| 2 RUSHWATER CLOSE, WV5 8JW | terraced | £275,000 | 2026-04-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
16 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombourne High School | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| St John's CofE (C) Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Maidensbridge Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Dawley Brook Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
11 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.8% |
| Skilled trades | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
39 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WV5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on South Staffordshire's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
1 supermarket, 3 pubs within range of central WV5.
Common questions about WV5
What is the average house price in WV5?
The average sold price in South Staffordshire is £310,258 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WV5?
Prices in South Staffordshire are up 5.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WV5?
The median of 72 recorded sales around central WV5 in the last 2 years is £302,500, ranging from £143,500 to £820,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WV5?
16 schools sit within 3 miles of central WV5, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WV5?
39 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WV5 at risk of flooding?
Central WV5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WV5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £302,500; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 39 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WV5 safe?
39 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WV5 or DY6, WV5 or DY3, WV5 or WV4.
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