Common Road is in Wombourne, Wolverhampton and in South Staffordshire district. WV5 0AN is located in the Wombourne South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Common Road, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 0AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV5 0AW, WV5 0NE, WV5 0AP, WV5 0LP, WV5 0AR, WV5 0DF, WV5 0NF, WV5 0LN, WV5 0NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV5 0AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.7% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.9% | 37.5% | 12.6% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 37.2% | -19.6% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 14% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 48.9% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 10.3% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% | -16.0% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 31.3% | 15.9% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.1% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 98% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.5% | 98% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Common Road was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% lower than the Himley & Swindon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Common Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Himley & Swindon and the 119th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Blakeley Heath Shopping Centre Common Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2006-03-16 | £192,523 |
| Flat 2 Blakeley Heath Shopping Centre Common Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2003-07-11 | £215,616 |
WV5 0AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakeley Heath Primary School Sytch Lane , Wombourne WV5 0JR | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Lindale Drive , Wombourne WV5 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BH | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School School Road , Wombourne WV5 9DZ | 1out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (C) Primary School Wombourne Road , Swindon DY3 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wombourne High School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BJ | 2out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 4,089 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE | 3out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 4,737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees School Giggetty Lane , Wombourne WV5 0AX | 4out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP | 4out of 4 | 4,290 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 2out of 4 | 4,771 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Hut | 135 Common Road, Wombourne | 144 yd | |
| Maypole Cafe @ Maywood | Planks Lane, Wombourne | 795 yd | |
| Coffee 212 | Unit E Central Buildings, High Street | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon And Horses | Bridgnorth Road, Wombourne | 608 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant | Ounsdale Road, Wombourne | 1,032 yd | |
| Round Oak Inn | 100 Ounsdale Road, Wombourne | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Inn | 126 Common Road, Wombourne | 122 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese | 128 Common Road, Wombourne | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Heath Mill Road, Wombourne | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees School CHERRY TREES SPECIAL SCHOOL CHERRY TREES SPECIAL SCHOOL GIGGETTY LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 470 yd |
| Brickbridge Playing Fields BRICKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Wombourne Leisure Centre Ounsdale Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 960 yd |
| Ounsdale High School OUNSDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 980 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.