Meadow Lane is in Wombourne, Wolverhampton and in South Staffordshire district. WV5 9BU is located in the Wombourne North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 9BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV5 9BT, WV5 9BY, WV5 9BP, WV5 9DB, WV5 9DA, WV5 9BX, WV5 9EG, WV5 9BL, WV5 9BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV5 9BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.9% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.1% | 36.1% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 37.6% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 10.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 45% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.6% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 15.2% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 19.3% | -18.1% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 15.8% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.8% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 21.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.2% | 97.8% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 99.2% | 99.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 99.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Lane was 34.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% lower than the Wombourne North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Wombourne North and the 139th lowest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Meadow Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-12-11 | £279,087 |
| 16 Meadow Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-11-23 | £253,422 |
| 48 Meadow Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-11-14 | £220,367 |
| 20 Meadow Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,750 | 2023-01-20 | £254,155 |
| 50 Meadow Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-10-07 | £266,838 |
WV5 9BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School School Road , Wombourne WV5 9DZ | 1out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BH | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Lindale Drive , Wombourne WV5 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakeley Heath Primary School Sytch Lane , Wombourne WV5 0JR | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School School Road , Trysull WV5 7HR | - not rated | 2,608 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colton Hills Community School Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG | 3out of 4 | 4,494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 4,543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU | 2out of 4 | 4,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton Penn Road , WV3 0EG | 3out of 4 | 5,275 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,450 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP | 4out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 2out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School Lake Street , DY3 2AU | - not rated | 5,279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Coffee Shop | 1A Greenfield Buildings, School Road | 348 yd | |
| Bake My Day By Jade | 2 Windmill Bank, Wombourne | 393 yd | |
| Farmer And Friends | 10 Maypole Street, Wombourne | 552 yd | |
| Courtyard Wombourne | 3 - 4 Walkers Way, High Street | 632 yd | |
| Wombourne Tandoori | High Street, Wombourne | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombourne Cricket Tennis Bowling & Social Club | Church Road, Wombourne | 466 yd | |
| The Vine | High Street, Wombourne | 489 yd | |
| Wombourne Pool Bar Ltd | Maypole Street, Wombourne | 538 yd | |
| Wombourne Club | Mill Lane, Wombourne | 733 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Battlefield Hill, Wombourne | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | 24 Billy Buns Lane, Wombourne | 129 yd | |
| Golden Valley | 24 Bull Lane, Wombourne | 138 yd | |
| Wombourne Fish Bar | 3 Maypole Street, Wombourne | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-op | School Road, Wombourne | 361 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wombourne Cricket Tennis And Bowling Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 517 yd |
| Ounsdale High School OUNSDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,054 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 | 24.3% |
| 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 | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 148.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 148.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.