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About

Bushbury is a residential district situated in the northeast of Wolverhampton. It is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes from the mid-20th century. The area includes local shopping parades providing everyday essentials and is bordered by several major roads, offering connections to the city centre and the wider motorway network.

The landscape is gently undulating, with some green spaces like Bushbury Hill and the former railway line now serving as a walking route. The area is home to a working steam pumping station, a preserved Victorian engine house that once supplied water to the city, standing as a reminder of the area's industrial past.

Area overview

On average Bushbury has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bushbury is £42,692 per year. There are 5 schools in Bushbury: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bushbury is home to around 10,087 people, with a population density of about 2,811.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bushbury Population
10,087
Population density
2,811.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.05(-24%)
Vehicle crime
8.33(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.34(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.95(-17%)
Other theft
3.87(-32%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,842
77.74%
Indian
392
3.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
375
3.72%
Other White
311
3.08%
Caribbean
296
2.93%
Total population: 10,088

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,196
26.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,756
21.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,302
15.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,263
15.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
904
11.05%
Total 16+ residents: 8,182

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,574
36.86%
Owns with a mortgage
1,253
29.34%
Social rents from council
725
16.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
446
10.44%
Other social rented
185
4.33%
Total households: 4,270

Property prices in Bushbury

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Bushbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bushbury 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£240,000
Flats2£80,000
Semi-Detached61£215,000
Terraced18£193,995

10 years median price trend in Bushbury

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

All postcodes in Bushbury

WV106LG

Cottage Lane

WV108JA

Grosvenor Road

WV108TP

Downend Close

WV106LZ

Holme Mill

WV109EW

Fordhouse Road

WV106LQ

Cottage Lane

WV106LX

Mill Green

WV106PT

Aintree Road

WV108BA

Legs Lane

WV108JR

Bushbury Lane

WV108HA

Northwood Park Road

WV108TG

Rudyard Close

WV109UJ

Bushbury Lane

WV106BP

Three Tuns Lane

WV108ET

Northwood Park Road

WV108HS

Alleston Road

Data Sources

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