Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

PROVENCE CLOSE, WV10 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROVENCE CLOSE, WV10 0BJ.

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Population

211

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /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: WV10 0BJ 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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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
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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10/10
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Area Character

WV10 0BJ has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-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

WV10 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Provence Close, 0.4km from Park Village in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Heath Town ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV10 0BJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £99k, 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00052883 (shared with 7 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 WV10 0BJ. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.7%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean20.3%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 99,000

1 sales · Mean £ 99,000

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

Crime around WV10 0BJ is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences185
Shoplifting44
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order24
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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Trinity CofE Primary Academy

Good705 pupils0.2 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good244 pupils0.4 km
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Heath Park

Outstanding1179 pupils0.7 km
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Woden Primary School

Outstanding476 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Telford University Technical College

Good545 pupils1.1 km
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Eastfield Primary School

Good405 pupils1.2 km
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Eastfield Nursery School

Outstanding139 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton

Good484 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Grover Store0.9 km
  • Banga Stores0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Secret Angels0.5 km
  • United Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Eurest C/o Royal Mail1.0 km
  • Reece's Cafe0.9 km
  • Heath Park0.7 km
  • Cineworld The Movies0.8 km
  • Our Rasoi0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Cake Shop0.5 km
  • Frydays0.6 km
  • Pizza Stube0.3 km
  • Pizza Palace0.6 km
  • Classic Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bird In Hand0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton1.3 km
  • Coseley5.7 km
  • Bilbrook6.3 km