Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

OWEN ROAD, WV3 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OWEN ROAD, WV3 0AW.

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Population

382

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /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: WV3 0AW 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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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WV3 0AW has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 15.3% year-on-year.

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

WV3 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Owen Road, 0.8km from Beckminster Road in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Graiseley ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WV3 0AW offers the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.3% 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 WV3 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00052839 (shared with 7 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 WV3 0AW. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.5%
Asian / British Asian45.8%
Black / African / Caribbean11.3%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 85,000

4 sales · Mean £ 89,500

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

WV3 0AW has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences204
Criminal damage and arson31
Vehicle crime29
Other theft21
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils0.1 km
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Merridale Primary School

Good237 pupils0.4 km
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils0.5 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good462 pupils1.3 km
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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils1.4 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy

Good489 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • The Perfect Prep Limited (Unit 15A)0.8 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Life Spring Church0.7 km
  • Northern Lights Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Chapel Ash Cafe0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Amaans Meat Supplies0.1 km
  • IDEA1.0 km
  • Lawton's0.9 km
  • M S Poultry (Cabin P)0.9 km
  • Mini Market Romanesc Ltd0.1 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Bruford Arms Grill0.4 km
  • Vaal & Vaal (Bar)0.8 km
  • West End Working Mens Club0.1 km
  • Bruford Arms0.4 km
  • Royal Oak0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • China Garden0.3 km
  • Happy Garden0.8 km
  • Monsoon Catering0.0 km
  • Pooja Mithai & Namkeen0.6 km
  • Roma0.9 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Solace Community1.0 km
  • Park View Hotel1.0 km
  • Ely House Hotel0.9 km
  • The Goldthorn Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton2.0 km
  • Coseley5.4 km
  • Bilbrook5.8 km