Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV3 0DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV3 0DX.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WV3 0DX 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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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WV3 0DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV3 0DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Blakenhall in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Graiseley ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% 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 is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 WV3 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00052848 (shared with 8 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 WV3 0DX. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.2%
Asian / British Asian40.5%
Black / African / Caribbean15.4%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around WV3 0DX is moderate at 52 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.

Violence and sexual offences144
Other theft33
Criminal damage and arson24
Shoplifting23
Vehicle crime23

school Local Schools

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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils0.3 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils0.3 km
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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good462 pupils0.7 km
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils0.8 km
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Merridale Primary School

Good237 pupils1.0 km
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Phoenix Nursery School

Good40 pupils1.1 km
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SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Amy Supermarket0.5 km
  • The Egg Free Cake Box0.7 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.5 km
  • Nijjar Supermarket0.6 km
  • Axa Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • R.A.F.A. Club0.6 km
  • The Yew Tree1.0 km
  • Ukranian Social Club0.5 km
  • Golden Silver Suite0.6 km
  • The Builders Arms1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Coco's Dessert Factory0.7 km
  • Side Tingz Street Food0.6 km
  • Tesco Café0.3 km
  • Veggie Supreme Also Trading As Desserts By Jazz0.6 km
  • Bob Jones Community Cafe0.7 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • N V Catering0.4 km
  • Sandwich0.7 km
  • The Fryer0.7 km
  • Villiers FIsh Bar0.7 km
  • Jeffcock Chippy0.9 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Barons Court Hotel0.9 km
  • The Goldthorn Hotel0.0 km
  • Steel Mill Events Ltd0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton1.9 km
  • Coseley4.7 km
  • Bilbrook6.4 km