Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

SALISBURY STREET, WV3 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALISBURY STREET, WV3 0BG.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV3 0BG 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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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WV3 0BG has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WV3 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Salisbury Street, 0.9km from Wolverhampton in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Graiseley ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV3 0BG is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00052864 (shared with 30 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 0BG. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.4%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean24.6%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around WV3 0BG is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences152
Other theft44
Anti-social behaviour38
Vehicle crime36
Criminal damage and arson30

school Local Schools

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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils0.1 km
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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils0.5 km
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Merridale Primary School

Good237 pupils0.5 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils1.0 km
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Broadmeadow Special School

Good75 pupils1.0 km
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West Park Primary School

Good333 pupils1.2 km
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St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good462 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Costa Limited0.9 km
  • Ana's Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • China Cooking0.9 km
  • Coffee Moments0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • + 63 more
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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Earls Carribean Store0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Kabanos0.9 km
  • Pete's Farmhouse0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • + 66 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Golden Silver Suite0.8 km
  • Popworld0.9 km
  • Dive0.9 km
  • The Lych Gate Tavern0.9 km
  • The Yew Tree0.3 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)0.9 km
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.8 km
  • Nutmeg0.8 km
  • Poundbakery1.0 km
  • Choy Wah1.0 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Park View Hotel0.7 km
  • Ely House Hotel0.6 km
  • Redwing Lodge0.9 km
  • The Solace Community0.8 km
  • The Goldthorn Hotel0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton1.5 km
  • Coseley5.3 km
  • Bilbrook5.7 km