Postcode · Wolverhampton

WV10 9LD area guide

Who lives in WV10 9LD, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Low Hill
Council: Wolverhampton
Region: West Midlands
Neighbourhood population: 1,590 (2024)

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At a glance

What WV10 9LD is like

WV10 9LD is a postcode in the Low Hill neighbourhood of Wolverhampton. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,590 people. 17.3% of households own their home, 6.2% rent privately and 75.5% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 10–14, and 48.5% 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 9 sold for a median of £185,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WV10 9LD compares

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

AffluenceMore

1.0/ 10

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

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 42.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£185,000

Median over 50 sales in WV10 9, +8.8% on the year before.

TransportMore

3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 41 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 12 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£40,304

Average a year, before tax — higher than 12% 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.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
42.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
02
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
A lot of social housingLook closer
75.5% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
04
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in WV10 9 is up 8.8% on the year before.
05
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

WV10 9LD FAQs

Is WV10 9LD a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 42.3 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10 (limited).

How much does a house cost in WV10 9LD?

The median sale price over the last year was £185,000.

Homes in WV10 9 sold for a median of £185,000 across 50 sales in the year to August 2026, +8.8% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is WV10 9LD safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 42.3 offences per 1,000 people a year around WV10 9LD, above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in WV10 9LD?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 10–14, at 10.5% of residents. 17.3% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (72.7%).

Which council covers WV10 9LD?

WV10 9LD is in Wolverhampton.

WV10 9LD is in Wolverhampton, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is WV10 9LD?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 41 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 1.6 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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