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.
WV3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WV3 postcode area.
29,299
43
£ 39,214 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Castlecroft Primary School
Westacre Infant School
Uplands Junior School
Merridale Primary School
Bantock Primary School
St Peter's Collegiate Academy
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
St Edmunds Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Banga Stores
- Boots Uk Ltd
- Sangha's Supermarket
- Sarb's Convenience Store
- Boots Uk Ltd
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ely House Hotel
- The Goldthorn Hotel
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, Cafe
35 nearby- Eden Bakery
- Rest Hub GBK Eds Slims Harrys Caffe
- Balti Palace
- Bantock House & Park
- Bella
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Op
- Lidl
- Midcounties Co-Operative
- Sainsbury's
- Sainsbury's
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
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Area Profile: WV3 · Data under Open Government Licence