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WV10 0 area guide

Who lives in WV10 0, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Wolverhampton
Region
West Midlands
Population
27,484 (2024)
At a glance

What WV10 0 is like

The WV10 0 postcode sector in Wolverhampton covers 196 live postcodes and is home to about 27,484 people across 14 census neighbourhoods. 39.2% of households own their home, 26.5% rent privately and 33.3% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 20–24, and 50.3% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in WV10 0 sold for a median of £200,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WV10 0 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
2.6/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
9/ 10

Higher than most — 56.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£200,000

Median over 49 sales in WV10 0, +9.3% on the year before.

TransportMore
8.0/ 10

Excellent — 3 stations within a mile, 40 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 7 rated schools in WV10 0 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£42,178

Average a year, before tax — higher than 17% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    A student area

    13.4% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.

  2. 02
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    56.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  3. 03
    A young populationPositive

    24.9% of residents are 20 to 34 — the age group that rents most — against 19.6% across England.

  4. 04
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.6 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  5. 05
    A big private rental marketPositive

    26.5% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.

Questions

WV10 0 FAQs

01
Is WV10 0 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.6 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 56.7 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10 (excellent).
02
How much does a house cost in WV10 0?

The median sale price over the last year was £200,000.

Homes in WV10 0 sold for a median of £200,000 across 49 sales in the year to August 2026, +9.3% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is WV10 0 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 56.7 offences per 1,000 people a year around WV10 0, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.
04
Who lives in WV10 0?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 20–24, at 8.6% of residents. 39.2% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (38.7%).
05
Which council covers WV10 0?

WV10 0 is in Wolverhampton.

WV10 0 is in Wolverhampton, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is WV10 0?

Connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10.

There are 40 bus stops within 800m and 3 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 8.0 out of 10 (excellent). The nearest station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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