Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

BRUFORD ROAD, WV3 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUFORD ROAD, WV3 0AZ.

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Population

449

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Avg Age

33

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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 0AZ 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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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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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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6/10
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Area Character

WV3 0AZ has a highly multicultural community character — 58% 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 62.4% year-on-year.

home £115,428 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV3 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bruford Road, 0.3km from Beckminster Road in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Graiseley ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WV3 0AZ offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. 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 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% 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 rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 62.4% 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 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00052832 (shared with 4 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 0AZ. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.0%
Asian / British Asian39.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 59,000

4 sales · Mean £ 63,250

Detached

£ 155,500

4 sales · Mean £ 151,750

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

WV3 0AZ has low crime rates — 37 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 offences128
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime20
Other theft14
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils0.4 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils0.5 km
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Merridale Primary School

Good237 pupils0.8 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils0.9 km
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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.9 km
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good462 pupils1.2 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • Bingley Stores0.2 km
  • Dhillons Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Jeffcock Road Stores0.4 km
  • Juicy Fruits0.4 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Bradmore Arms0.8 km
  • Bruford Arms0.2 km
  • The Starting Gate0.3 km
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club0.7 km
  • R.A.F.A. Club0.7 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Paprika Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Lotus House0.2 km
  • Kashmir Sweet Centre0.8 km
  • Rustyz Food0.2 km
  • N V Catering0.8 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Happy Kidz Day Care0.3 km
  • Iglu Desserts0.4 km
  • Net's Nosh0.3 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants LTD0.7 km
  • Penn Tandoori0.9 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Goldthorn Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton2.3 km
  • Coseley5.1 km
  • Bilbrook6.2 km