Postcode sector · Willenhall

WV12 9 area guide

Who lives in WV12 9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Wolverhampton
Region: West Midlands
Population: 1,583 (2024)

WV12 9Postcode sector · Willenhall

At a glance

What WV12 9 is like

The WV12 9 postcode sector in Wolverhampton covers 2 live postcodes and is home to about 1,583 people across 1 census neighbourhoods. 56.8% of households own their home, 10.3% rent privately and 32% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 30–34, and 54.7% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally.

Scores

How WV12 9 compares

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

AffluenceMore

3.0/ 10

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

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 43.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

TransportMore

3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 37 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 2 rated schools in WV12 9 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£40,690

Average a year, before tax — higher than 13% 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
43.8 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 3.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
A lot of social housingLook closer
32% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
04
Few private renters
Only 10.3% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.

Questions

WV12 9 FAQs

Is WV12 9 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 3.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 43.8 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).

Is WV12 9 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 43.8 offences per 1,000 people a year around WV12 9, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in WV12 9?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 30–34, at 9.1% of residents. 56.8% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (59.4%).

Which council covers WV12 9?

WV12 9 is in Wolverhampton.

WV12 9 is in Wolverhampton, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is WV12 9?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 37 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Willenhall Rail Station, 1.9 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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