Postcode · Wolverhampton

WV10 9PL area guide

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

Neighbourhood: Park Lane
Council: Wolverhampton
Region: West Midlands
Neighbourhood population: 1,726 (2024)

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At a glance

What WV10 9PL is like

WV10 9PL is a postcode in the Park Lane neighbourhood of Wolverhampton. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,726 people. 59.3% of households own their home, 16.6% rent privately and 23.7% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 10–14, and 49.4% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in WV10 9 sold for a median of £185,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WV10 9PL compares

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

AffluenceMore

2.0/ 10

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

CrimeMore

7/ 10

Around the middle — 34.2 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, 35 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 15 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£42,444

Average a year, before tax — higher than 18% 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
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
02
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in WV10 9 is up 8.8% on the year before.
03
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
04
Schools are over capacityLook closer
The schools nearby are 105% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

Questions

WV10 9PL FAQs

Is WV10 9PL a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 34.2 per 1,000 people a year, band 7 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 9PL?

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 9PL safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 34.2 offences per 1,000 people a year around WV10 9PL, broadly in line with the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 7 of 10.

Who lives in WV10 9PL?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 10–14, at 8.1% of residents. 59.3% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (71.1%).

Which council covers WV10 9PL?

WV10 9PL is in Wolverhampton.

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

How well connected is WV10 9PL?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 35 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, 1.3 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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