WV3 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elias Mattu Avenue, 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 0BZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, down 20.0% 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00052867 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELIAS MATTU AVENUE, WV3 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELIAS MATTU AVENUE, WV3 0BZ.
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£ 32,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV3 0BZ 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
WV3 0BZ has a highly multicultural community character — 64% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV3 0BZ. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
13 sales · Mean £ 181,345
Terraced
£ 166,250
2 sales · Mean £ 166,250
Detached
£ 232,500
3 sales · Mean £ 230,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV3 0BZ is moderate at 53 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 Jude's Church of England Primary Academy
West Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Bantock House & Park0.9 km
- The Perfect Prep Limited (Unit 15A)0.9 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Life Spring Church0.5 km
- Northern Lights Coffee Shop0.5 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Amaans Meat Supplies0.1 km
- Angelic Food0.8 km
- IDEA0.7 km
- Lawton's0.7 km
- M S Poultry (Cabin P)0.7 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Bruford Arms Grill0.6 km
- Plough & Harrow0.8 km
- Vaal & Vaal (Bar)0.6 km
- West End Working Mens Club0.1 km
- Golden Silver Suite0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Superstore0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- China Garden0.2 km
- Happy Garden0.6 km
- Monsoon Catering0.2 km
- Pooja Mithai & Namkeen0.8 km
- Roma0.6 km
- + 18 more
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 Ltd0.9 km
- The Solace Community0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton1.7 km
- Coseley5.4 km
- Bilbrook5.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WV30BZ · Data under Open Government Licence