Area Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WV3 postcode area.

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Population

29,299

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,214 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WV3's 60% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £233k. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.

home £233,800 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV3 is a postcode district in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, covering 615 active and 305 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WV3 (20%) is characterised by a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors, alongside a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel (16%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes WV3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WV3 are around £233k, down 7.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WV3 at 268 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WV3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.6%
Asian / British Asian25.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3495
Vehicle crime750
Anti-social behaviour683
Criminal damage and arson592
Other theft503

school Local Schools

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Castlecroft Primary School

Good243 pupils
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Westacre Infant School

Requires Improvement316 pupils
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Uplands Junior School

Good383 pupils
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Merridale Primary School

Good237 pupils
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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils
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St Peter's Collegiate Academy

Requires Improvement1316 pupils
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils
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St Edmunds Catholic Academy

Good1083 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Banga Stores
  • Boots Uk Ltd
  • Sangha's Supermarket
  • Sarb's Convenience Store
  • Boots Uk Ltd
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ely House Hotel
  • The Goldthorn Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club
  • Old Wulfrunians Club Limited
  • Wolverhampton Rugby Union Football Club Ltd
  • Bradmore Arms
  • Bradmore Club
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Eden Bakery
  • Rest Hub GBK Eds Slims Harrys Caffe
  • Balti Palace
  • Bantock House & Park
  • Bella
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Op
  • Lidl
  • Midcounties Co-Operative
  • Sainsbury's
  • Sainsbury's
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • The Flame Grill And Pizza (Flamin'ly Fresh)
  • Ash Spice
  • Bradmore Fish Fryer
  • Castlecroft Chippy
  • Chapel Ash Kebab House
  • + 21 more