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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 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
55
Deprivation level
6/10
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
27.46(-29%)
Vehicle crime
8.43(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.35(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.36(-60%)
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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 in Bushbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £465,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bushbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached17£285,000£3,271
Flats3£90,000£2,250
Semi-Detached74£220,000£2,693
Terraced28£197,500£2,738

10 years median price trend in Bushbury

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

All postcodes in Bushbury

WV108AE

Ireton Road

WV106NZ

Lingfield Avenue

WV108JY

Bushbury Lane

WV109ES

Sherborne Road

WV108AF

Elmcroft Gardens

WV107JE

Northycote Lane

WV106NT

Stafford Road

WV108AR

Primrose Avenue

WV108AD

Carisbrooke Gardens

WV106LP

Milldale Crescent

WV108AU

Egerton Road

WV108ET

Northwood Park Road

WV108TT

Westering Parkway

WV106NR

Stafford Road

WV108UN

Titchfield Close

WV108EQ

Giffard Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.