Common Road is in Wombourne, Wolverhampton and in South Staffordshire district. WV5 0EY 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 0EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV5 0EZ, WV5 0HA, WV5 0HB, WV5 0JT, WV5 0HY, WV5 0HD, WV5 9AA, WV5 0HX, WV5 0HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV5 0EY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 49.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WV5 0EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.8% | 19% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67% | 63.6% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 19.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 46.2% | 50% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 37.9% | -5.0% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 15.5% | 14.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 41.9% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 98.7% | 97.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 74% | 46.2% | 27.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Common Road was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Wombourne North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Common Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Wombourne North and the 104th lowest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Common Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2021-10-28 | £281,391 |
| 31 Common Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2019-06-24 | £310,320 |
| 31 Common Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-04-04 | £337,228 |
| 31 Common Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2013-07-19 | £321,352 |
| 33 Common Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2003-07-25 | £254,073 |
WV5 0EY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WV5 0EY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WV5 0EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BH | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakeley Heath Primary School Sytch Lane , Wombourne WV5 0JR | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Lindale Drive , Wombourne WV5 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School School Road , Wombourne WV5 9DZ | 1out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (C) Primary School Wombourne Road , Swindon DY3 4NB | 3out of 4 | 2,268 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 | 709 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 4,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 4,271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 4,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE | 3out of 4 | 4,555 yd | Community school | 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 | 774 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP | 4out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 2out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 5,067 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee 212 | Unit E Central Buildings, High Street | 369 yd | |
| Tiffus | 2-3 High Street, Wombourne | 399 yd | |
| Wombourne Tandoori | High Street, Wombourne | 403 yd | |
| Farmer And Friends | 10 Maypole Street, Wombourne | 425 yd | |
| Courtyard Wombourne | 3 - 4 Walkers Way, High Street | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombourne Pool Bar Ltd | Maypole Street, Wombourne | 437 yd | |
| Wombourne Club | Mill Lane, Wombourne | 452 yd | |
| Wombourne Cricket Tennis Bowling & Social Club | Church Road, Wombourne | 534 yd | |
| The Vine | High Street, Wombourne | 720 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Battlefield Hill, Wombourne | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombourne Fish Bar | 3 Maypole Street, Wombourne | 469 yd | |
| Chip Inn | 126 Common Road, Wombourne | 815 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese | 128 Common Road, Wombourne | 820 yd | |
| Golden Valley | 24 Bull Lane, Wombourne | 891 yd | |
| Golden Valley | 24 Billy Buns Lane, Wombourne | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-op | School Road, Wombourne | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wombourne Cricket Tennis And Bowling Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 528 yd |
| Cherry Trees School CHERRY TREES SPECIAL SCHOOL CHERRY TREES SPECIAL SCHOOL GIGGETTY LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| Ounsdale High School OUNSDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Wombourne Leisure Centre Ounsdale Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Brickbridge Playing Fields BRICKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 90.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.