Postcode · Wolverhampton

WV3 0QX area guide

Who lives in WV3 0QX, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Wolverhampton Central
Council: Wolverhampton
Region: West Midlands
Neighbourhood population: 1,733 (2024)

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At a glance

What WV3 0QX is like

WV3 0QX is a postcode in the Wolverhampton Central neighbourhood of Wolverhampton. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,733 people. 21.2% of households own their home, 17.3% rent privately and 60.4% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 41.7% 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 WV3 0 sold for a median of £140,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WV3 0QX 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

9/ 10

Higher than most — 63.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£140,000

Median over 39 sales in WV3 0, −4.8% on the year before.

TransportMore

8.0/ 10

Excellent — 5 stations within a mile, 66 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

86%

of 14 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£36,481

Average a year, before tax — higher than 4% 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
63.8 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 1.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
A lot of social housingLook closer
60.4% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
04
Well connectedPositive
5 stations within a mile and 66 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
05
Schools are over capacityLook closer
The schools nearby are 104% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

Questions

WV3 0QX FAQs

Is WV3 0QX 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 63.8 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 86% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10 (excellent).

How much does a house cost in WV3 0QX?

The median sale price over the last year was £140,000.

Homes in WV3 0 sold for a median of £140,000 across 39 sales in the year to August 2026, −4.8% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is WV3 0QX safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 63.8 offences per 1,000 people a year around WV3 0QX, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.

Who lives in WV3 0QX?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 55–59, at 13% of residents. 21.2% of households own their home. The most common home is purpose-built flat (69.1%).

Which council covers WV3 0QX?

WV3 0QX is in Wolverhampton.

WV3 0QX is in Wolverhampton, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is WV3 0QX?

Connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10.

There are 66 bus stops within 800m and 5 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 8.0 out of 10 (excellent). The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), 0.6 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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