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.
PROVENCE CLOSE, WV10 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROVENCE CLOSE, WV10 0BJ.
211
44
£ 35,000 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Trinity CofE Primary Academy
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Heath Park
Woden Primary School
Thomas Telford University Technical College
Eastfield Primary School
Eastfield Nursery School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.3 km
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bird In Hand0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton1.3 km
- Coseley5.7 km
- Bilbrook6.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV100BJ · Data under Open Government Licence