WV3 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bruford Road, 0.4km from Beckminster Road in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Graiseley ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WV3 0BA offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.3% 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 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00052840 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUFORD ROAD, WV3 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUFORD ROAD, WV3 0BA.
364
34
£ 32,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV3 0BA 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
WV3 0BA is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion. Property prices are trending up 30.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV3 0BA. The average age is 33.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 112,500
24 sales · Mean £ 111,166
Semi-Detached
£ 131,000
2 sales · Mean £ 131,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV3 0BA has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Bantock Primary School
Merridale Primary School
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Graiseley Primary School
Woodfield Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
Uplands Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.6 km
- Amy Supermarket0.5 km
- Krispy Kreme0.9 km
- Lifestyle (Merridale Superstore)0.8 km
- GS £Pound More Discount Shop0.3 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bradmore Arms0.6 km
- R.A.F.A. Club0.9 km
- The Yew Tree0.9 km
- Ukranian Social Club0.6 km
- Himley Hall Sailing Club0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bantock House & Park0.8 km
- Tesco Café1.0 km
- McDonald's Restaurants LTD0.8 km
- Far East0.7 km
- Kaptin Korma0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Paprika Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- N V Catering0.9 km
- Kashmir Sweet Centre0.7 km
- Rustyz Food0.4 km
- Choy Wah0.2 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Goldthorn Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Superstore1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton2.3 km
- Coseley5.3 km
- Bilbrook6.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WV30BA · Data under Open Government Licence