Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

POWELL STREET, WV10 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POWELL STREET, WV10 0BS.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV10 0BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WV10 0BS has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV10 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Powell Street, 0.3km from Park Village in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Heath Town ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WV10 0BS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WV10 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00052893 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV10 0BS. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.8%
Asian / British Asian29.0%
Black / African / Caribbean13.1%
Other / Mixed16.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 87,750

6 sales · Mean £ 86,916

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WV10 0BS is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences202
Shoplifting41
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order29
Vehicle crime24

school Local Schools

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Trinity CofE Primary Academy

Good705 pupils0.2 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good244 pupils0.3 km
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Woden Primary School

Outstanding476 pupils0.7 km
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Heath Park

Outstanding1179 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Telford University Technical College

Good545 pupils1.0 km
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Eastfield Primary School

Good405 pupils1.2 km
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Eastfield Nursery School

Outstanding139 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton

Good484 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Grover Store1.0 km
  • Banga Stores0.4 km
  • Dhillon Wines0.6 km
  • Fallings Park Service Station1.0 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chick King Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Classic Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Fritto Pizzeria0.3 km
  • Full House1.0 km
  • Old Heath Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Eurest C/o Royal Mail1.0 km
  • Reece's Cafe1.0 km
  • Heath Park0.7 km
  • Our Rasoi0.6 km
  • Park Lane Cafe0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bird In Hand0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton1.2 km
  • Coseley5.8 km
  • Bilbrook6.2 km