WV3 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashland Street, 0.9km from Merridale in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Graiseley ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV3 0BN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £121k, 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00052867 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLAND STREET, WV3 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLAND STREET, WV3 0BN.
518
31
£ 32,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV3 0BN 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
Cultural diversity defines WV3 0BN — 64% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 0BN. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 88,750
4 sales · Mean £ 95,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV3 0BN is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Bantock Primary School
Merridale Primary School
Graiseley Primary School
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Broadmeadow Special School
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
West Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Bantock House & Park1.0 km
- Coffee Moments1.0 km
- Expressions Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Genting Casino0.8 km
- Tunwalls English Kitchen0.9 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Earls Carribean Store1.0 km
- Wolves News And Drinks0.9 km
- GS £Pound More Discount Shop0.8 km
- Lawtons Butchers0.3 km
- Lea Shop0.5 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Golden Silver Suite0.9 km
- The Yew Tree0.4 km
- Ukranian Social Club0.1 km
- The Clarendon Hotel0.6 km
- The Giffard Arms0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)1.0 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza1.0 km
- Nutmeg0.9 km
- Choy Wah0.8 km
- The Slice Guyz0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Park View Hotel0.8 km
- Ely House Hotel0.7 km
- The Solace Community0.9 km
- The Goldthorn Hotel0.6 km
- Steel Mill Events Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Superstore0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton1.7 km
- Coseley5.3 km
- Bilbrook5.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WV30BN · Data under Open Government Licence