Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

LABURNUM STREET, WV3 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LABURNUM STREET, WV3 0BT.

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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 0BT 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

Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in WV3 0BT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Laburnum 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 0BT is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £199k. 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 0BT 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 0BT. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Terraced

£ 138,750

1 sales · Mean £ 138,750

Semi-Detached

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

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

Crime around WV3 0BT is moderate at 67 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 offences184
Other theft46
Vehicle crime43
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson35

school Local Schools

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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils0.1 km
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Merridale Primary School

Good237 pupils0.4 km
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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils0.6 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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Broadmeadow Special School

Good75 pupils1.0 km
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West Park Primary School

Good333 pupils1.1 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils1.1 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy

Good489 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Bantock House & Park1.0 km
  • Costa Limited0.9 km
  • Ana's Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • China Cooking1.0 km
  • Coffee Moments0.9 km
  • + 54 more
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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Earls Carribean Store1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • Kabanos1.0 km
  • Pete's Farmhouse0.9 km
  • Poundland1.0 km
  • + 61 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Golden Silver Suite1.0 km
  • Popworld0.9 km
  • Dive1.0 km
  • The Lych Gate Tavern1.0 km
  • The Yew Tree0.2 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)1.0 km
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.9 km
  • Nutmeg0.9 km
  • Choy Wah1.0 km
  • The Slice Guyz0.8 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Park View Hotel0.6 km
  • Ely House Hotel0.5 km
  • Redwing Lodge0.9 km
  • Connaught Hotel0.9 km
  • The Solace Community0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Tesco Superstore1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton1.6 km
  • Coseley5.5 km
  • Bilbrook5.6 km