WV10 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Key Gardens, 0.2km from Springfield in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Heath Town ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV10 0AR is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £151k, 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 WV10 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00181884 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KEY GARDENS, WV10 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEY GARDENS, WV10 0AR.
502
27
£ 35,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV10 0AR 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
With 46% social renting, WV10 0AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 27-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV10 0AR. The average age is 26.5. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 94,950
1 sales · Mean £ 94,950
Terraced
£ 180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV10 0AR is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Woden Primary School
Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Thomas Telford University Technical College
Eastfield Primary School
Eastfield Nursery School
Heath Park
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Costcutter1.0 km
- Secret Angels0.7 km
- United Supermarket0.5 km
- Banga Stores0.5 km
- Casper Polish Stores0.7 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Cake Shop0.4 km
- Frydays0.8 km
- Pizza Stube0.4 km
- Pizza Line & Grill LTD0.2 km
- Food Stop0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Eurest C/o Royal Mail0.6 km
- Reece's Cafe0.8 km
- Cafe 18960.9 km
- Cafe Local0.9 km
- Mrs Tea's Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.4 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Limited1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Emerald Club0.9 km
- The Bluebrick0.8 km
- The Great Western0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton0.8 km
- Coseley5.5 km
- Bilbrook6.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WV100AR · Data under Open Government Licence