WV10 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Powell Street, 0.4km from Springfield in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Heath Town ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV10 0BW is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.1% year-on-year. 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00052894 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POWELL STREET, WV10 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POWELL STREET, WV10 0BW.
325
34
£ 35,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV10 0BW 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.
Area Character
WV10 0BW has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV10 0BW. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 92,000
9 sales · Mean £ 98,277
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV10 0BW has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Woden Primary School
Heath Park
Thomas Telford University Technical College
Eastfield Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
Eastfield Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Secret Angels0.3 km
- United Supermarket0.4 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Banga Stores0.2 km
- Bhangi General Stores1.0 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Cake Shop0.2 km
- Frydays0.9 km
- Pizza Stube0.5 km
- Neway1.0 km
- 4 Seasons Pizza1.0 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Eurest C/o Royal Mail1.0 km
- Heath Park0.8 km
- Our Rasoi0.4 km
- Park Lane Cafe0.4 km
- The Sant Zora Singh Lopon Charitable Trust (UK)0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bird In Hand0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton1.2 km
- Coseley5.9 km
- Bilbrook6.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WV100BW · Data under Open Government Licence