WV3 0BY 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 0BY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00052867 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLAND STREET, WV3 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLAND STREET, WV3 0BY.
518
31
£ 32,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV3 0BY 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
64% of WV3 0BY's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 0BY. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 147,500
8 sales · Mean £ 153,061
Terraced
£ 147,500
1 sales · Mean £ 147,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV3 0BY is moderate at 56 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
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
48 nearby- Bantock House & Park0.9 km
- Expressions Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Genting Casino0.8 km
- Tunwalls English Kitchen0.9 km
- Plaza Cafe/My Thai0.8 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Wolves News And Drinks0.9 km
- GS £Pound More Discount Shop0.8 km
- Lawtons Butchers0.3 km
- Lea Shop0.5 km
- Prime Supermarket0.5 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Golden Silver Suite0.9 km
- The Yew Tree0.3 km
- Ukranian Social Club0.1 km
- The Clarendon Hotel0.6 km
- The Giffard Arms0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Hasty Tasty Pizza1.0 km
- Nutmeg1.0 km
- Choy Wah0.8 km
- The Slice Guyz0.8 km
- Sizzlers Hot Food Take-Away0.6 km
- + 20 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 Ltd0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Superstore0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton1.7 km
- Coseley5.3 km
- Bilbrook5.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WV30BY · Data under Open Government Licence