Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

RAYLEIGH ROAD, WV3 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAYLEIGH ROAD, WV3 0AX.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV3 0AX 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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5/10
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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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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV3 0AX spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WV3 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rayleigh Road, 0.6km from Bradmore in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Graiseley ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WV3 0AX offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 45% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, 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 WV3 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00052838 (shared with 6 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 0AX. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.6%
Asian / British Asian41.1%
Black / African / Caribbean12.3%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
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

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

WV3 0AX has low crime rates — 38 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 offences164
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft17
Public order14
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils0.3 km
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Merridale Primary School

Good237 pupils0.5 km
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils0.8 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils0.9 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils1.1 km
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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils1.2 km
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Uplands Junior School

Good383 pupils1.2 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy

Good489 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.5 km
  • Amy Supermarket0.5 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.9 km
  • Lifestyle (Merridale Superstore)0.7 km
  • Muzy Mini Market1.0 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Bradmore Arms0.5 km
  • The Yew Tree0.8 km
  • Ukranian Social Club0.6 km
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club0.9 km
  • The Gunmakers Arms0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bantock House & Park0.6 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants LTD0.9 km
  • Far East0.7 km
  • Kaptin Korma0.5 km
  • The Perfect Prep Limited (Unit 15A)1.0 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Paprika Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • Kashmir Sweet Centre0.6 km
  • Rustyz Food0.6 km
  • Choy Wah0.2 km
  • Jeffcock Chippy0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Goldthorn Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton2.3 km
  • Coseley5.5 km
  • Bilbrook5.8 km