Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

YEW STREET, WV3 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YEW STREET, WV3 0DA.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV3 0DA 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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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 44% social renting, WV3 0DA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.

home £187,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV3 0DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Yew Street, 0.7km from Merridale in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Graiseley ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV3 0DA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, 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 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00052861 (shared with 9 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 0DA. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.7%
Asian / British Asian30.9%
Black / African / Caribbean22.8%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 133,500

6 sales · Mean £ 131,166

Detached

£ 190,000

3 sales · Mean £ 195,666

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

Crime around WV3 0DA is moderate at 55 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 offences163
Other theft39
Vehicle crime37
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order22

school Local Schools

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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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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils0.6 km
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Broadmeadow Special School

Good75 pupils0.9 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils1.0 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy

Good489 pupils1.1 km
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West Park Primary School

Good333 pupils1.1 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Bantock House & Park0.8 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Life Spring Church0.3 km
  • Northern Lights Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Shaz Hot Spot0.8 km
  • + 37 more
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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Amaans Meat Supplies0.3 km
  • Angelic Food0.7 km
  • IDEA0.7 km
  • Lawton's0.7 km
  • M S Poultry (Cabin P)0.7 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Bruford Arms Grill0.8 km
  • Plough & Harrow0.8 km
  • Vaal & Vaal (Bar)0.5 km
  • West End Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • Popworld1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • China Garden0.4 km
  • Happy Garden0.4 km
  • Monsoon Catering0.4 km
  • Roma0.4 km
  • Snappy Tomato Pizza0.8 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Park View Hotel0.5 km
  • Connaught Hotel0.8 km
  • Ely House Hotel0.4 km
  • Redwing Lodge0.9 km
  • The Solace Community0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton1.7 km
  • Bilbrook5.4 km
  • Coseley5.6 km