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Bushbury Hill

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About

Bushbury Hill sits on the northern edge of Wolverhampton city, immediately north of the city centre. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of mid-20th-century terraces and semi-detached homes arranged around local shopping streets and small green spaces. Community facilities include primary schools, a health centre and a community hall; day-to-day shops and pubs cluster along the main roads that link the neighbourhood to adjacent suburbs. Administratively it falls within the Bushbury North and Bushbury South & Low Hill wards of Wolverhampton City Council and is part of the historic county of Staffordshire.

Transport links are focused on regular bus services into Wolverhampton and local routes that connect to nearby industrial and business parks. Bushbury Hill Road climbs away from the low-lying residential streets and forms a clear north–south ridge through the area, a local landmark used in directions and occasional community events. The mix of housing, street pattern and the ridge give the locality a recognisable layout while everyday life centres on the shops, schools and community facilities that serve nearby streets.

Area overview

On average Bushbury Hill has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bushbury Hill is £43,546 per year. There are 6 schools in Bushbury Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Bushbury Hill is home to around 6,275 people, with a population density of about 3,687.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bushbury Hill Population
6,275
Population density
3,687.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.69(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.91(+80%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.84(-5%)
Vehicle crime
8.13(+23%)
Public order
6.06(0%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,535
72.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
322
5.13%
African
295
4.7%
Other White
259
4.13%
Indian
246
3.92%
Total population: 6,272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,453
31.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
824
17.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
747
15.97%
Level 3 (A level)
682
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
588
12.57%
Total 16+ residents: 4,677

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
896
38.84%
Owns with a mortgage
541
23.45%
Owns outright
523
22.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
196
8.5%
Other social rented
99
4.29%
Total households: 2,307

Property prices in Bushbury Hill

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Bushbury Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £307,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bushbury Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bushbury Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£258,500
Semi-Detached19£236,000
Terraced8£198,250

10 years median price trend in Bushbury Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bushbury Hill.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.