WV3 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oak Street, 0.5km from Merridale in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Graiseley ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV3 0AD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k. 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 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00052861 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK STREET, WV3 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK STREET, WV3 0AD.
272
41
£ 32,300 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV3 0AD 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 44% social renting, WV3 0AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV3 0AD. 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
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
£ 189,000
2 sales · Mean £ 189,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV3 0AD has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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
Merridale Primary School
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Bantock Primary School
St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy
Broadmeadow Special School
West Park Primary School
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Graiseley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Bantock House & Park0.8 km
- Life Spring Church0.4 km
- Northern Lights Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Shaz Hot Spot0.9 km
- Thai Star Catering Limited0.9 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Amaans Meat Supplies0.4 km
- Angelic Food0.8 km
- IDEA0.8 km
- Lawton's0.8 km
- M S Poultry (Cabin P)0.8 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bruford Arms Grill0.9 km
- Plough & Harrow1.0 km
- Vaal & Vaal (Bar)0.6 km
- West End Working Mens Club0.5 km
- The Yew Tree0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- China Garden0.6 km
- Happy Garden0.4 km
- Monsoon Catering0.6 km
- Roma0.4 km
- Snappy Tomato Pizza1.0 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Park View Hotel0.5 km
- Connaught Hotel0.6 km
- Ely House Hotel0.3 km
- Queen Victoria Hotel0.9 km
- Redwing Lodge0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton1.8 km
- Bilbrook5.3 km
- Coseley5.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WV30AD · Data under Open Government Licence