WV3 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Merridale in Wolverhampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Graiseley ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
WV3 0BB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00052867 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV3 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV3 0BB.
518
31
£ 32,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV3 0BB 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
WV3 0BB has a highly multicultural community character — 64% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV3 0BB. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV3 0BB is moderate at 59 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
Merridale Primary School
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Bantock Primary School
Graiseley Primary School
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy
Broadmeadow Special School
West Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.9 km
- Amaans Meat Supplies0.1 km
- Angelic Food0.9 km
- IDEA0.9 km
- Lawton's0.8 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Bradmore Arms0.9 km
- Bruford Arms Grill0.6 km
- Plough & Harrow1.0 km
- Vaal & Vaal (Bar)0.7 km
- West End Working Mens Club0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Bantock House & Park0.7 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Life Spring Church0.5 km
- Northern Lights Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Shaz Hot Spot0.9 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- China Garden0.4 km
- Happy Garden0.6 km
- Monsoon Catering0.3 km
- Pooja Mithai & Namkeen0.8 km
- Roma0.6 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Park View Hotel0.7 km
- Connaught Hotel0.9 km
- Ely House Hotel0.6 km
- The Goldthorn Hotel0.8 km
- The Solace Community0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton1.9 km
- Bilbrook5.5 km
- Coseley5.6 km
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Postcode Profile: WV30BB · Data under Open Government Licence