Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

KIMBERLEY STREET, WV3 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIMBERLEY STREET, WV3 0BP.

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Population

518

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV3 0BP 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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6/10
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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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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

64% of WV3 0BP's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.

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

WV3 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kimberley Street, 0.8km from Merridale in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Graiseley ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV3 0BP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.9% 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 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00052867 (shared with 22 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 0BP. 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

White / British35.8%
Asian / British Asian31.2%
Black / African / Caribbean18.5%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Terraced

£ 114,000

14 sales · Mean £ 111,535

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

WV3 0BP has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences154
Vehicle crime29
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft25
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils0.3 km
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils0.3 km
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Merridale Primary School

Good237 pupils0.3 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils0.9 km
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Broadmeadow Special School

Good75 pupils1.2 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy

Good489 pupils1.3 km
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St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good462 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Boots Uk Ltd1.0 km
  • Amaans Meat Supplies0.1 km
  • Angelic Food0.9 km
  • IDEA0.8 km
  • Lawton's0.8 km
  • + 50 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Bradmore Arms1.0 km
  • Bruford Arms Grill0.5 km
  • Plough & Harrow0.9 km
  • Vaal & Vaal (Bar)0.7 km
  • West End Working Mens Club0.1 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Bantock House & Park0.8 km
  • The Perfect Prep Limited (Unit 15A)0.9 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Life Spring Church0.6 km
  • Northern Lights Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • China Garden0.2 km
  • Happy Garden0.7 km
  • Monsoon Catering0.1 km
  • Pooja Mithai & Namkeen0.8 km
  • Roma0.7 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Park View Hotel0.8 km
  • Ely House Hotel0.7 km
  • The Goldthorn Hotel0.7 km
  • Steel Mill Events Ltd1.0 km
  • The Solace Community0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton1.8 km
  • Coseley5.4 km
  • Bilbrook5.7 km