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About

Castlecroft sits on the southwestern edge of Wolverhampton as a predominantly residential neighbourhood. The area is centred on Castlecroft Road, where small parades of shops and local services serve nearby streets of mostly semi‑detached and terraced housing. Castlecroft Primary School and a handful of churches and community halls form regular focal points for local life. Regular bus services link the area with Wolverhampton city centre and surrounding suburbs, making daily travel straightforward.

Green space is threaded through the neighbourhood; Castlecroft Park provides open playing fields and a pavilion used by local sports clubs, and several short footpaths connect to nearby stretches of woodland and commons. Walls and hedges around older properties reflect phases of development from the early 20th century, while street patterns show a mix of interwar and postwar layouts. For people who know the area the narrow, tree‑lined section of Castlecroft Road that slopes down toward the park is a familiar landmark on routine walks.

Area overview

On average Castlecroft has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castlecroft is £53,447 per year. There are 3 schools in Castlecroft: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castlecroft is home to around 6,642 people, with a population density of about 2,562.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castlecroft Population
6,642
Population density
2,562.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
31.01(+254%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.08(-45%)
Vehicle crime
4.82(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.07(-43%)
Public order
3.46(-43%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,818
72.57%
Indian
827
12.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
173
2.61%
Other White
158
2.38%
Other
119
1.79%
Total population: 6,639

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,020
36.55%
No qualifications
1,008
18.24%
Level 3 (A level)
922
16.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
11.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
507
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 5,527

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,213
41.01%
Owns with a mortgage
876
29.61%
Social rents from council
403
13.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
367
12.41%
Other forms of private rent
50
1.69%
Total households: 2,958

Property prices in Castlecroft

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 in Castlecroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Castlecroft 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 Castlecroft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£455,000
Flats16£168,500
Semi-Detached15£257,000
Terraced12£220,000

10 years median price trend in Castlecroft

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

All postcodes in Castlecroft

WV68NH

Grove Lane

WV38HF

Farleigh Drive

WV38JU

Castlecroft Lane

WV38LD

Headland Road

WV39HQ

Broadway

WV68DY

The Heronry

WV68LF

Sandy Hollow

WV68EL

Shaw Lane

WV68AW

Bramstead Avenue

WV68HB

Lime Tree Avenue

WV38JF

Windmill Crescent

WV39AS

Kemberton Road

WV68EQ

Tor Lodge Drive

WV38JZ

Poolhall Road

WV38NF

Pinewood Close

WV68AE

Bridgnorth Road

WV68BE

Bridgnorth Road

WV38HB

Hazelmere Drive

WV38HT

Windmill Crescent

WV38LU

Castlecroft Road

WV68DH

Perton Grove

WV38ND

Castlecroft Road

WV68DX

Ravensholme

WV38HL

Stoneacre Close

WV68AD

Fox Hollow

WV68JA

Bromfield Court

WV39BD

Limehurst Avenue

WV68BG

Viewlands Drive

WV68BP

Sabrina Road

WV68DW

The Highfields

WV68NJ

Grove Lane

WV68BB

Bridgnorth Road

WV68BU

Stockbridge Close

WV38HW

Bagridge Road

WV38JD

Wellesbourne Close

WV38HG

Windmill Lane

WV68NN

Beechwood Drive

WV68NQ

Church Road

WV68PP

High Meadows

WV68DB

Tinacre Hill

WV38LP

Castlecroft Road

WV68HR

Mount Road

WV68BN

Bridgnorth Road

WV68DD

Pattingham Road

WV38HR

Bagridge Road

WV68BX

Wightwick Hall Road

WV68BJ

Firsway

WV68HP

Mount Road

WV38HU

Windmill Crescent

WV38LG

Lamorna Close

WV68EE

Wightwick Bank

WV68HG

Vale Head Drive

WV38JR

Pool Hall Road

WV38LY

Windsor Gardens

WV39AP

Brantley Avenue

WV38JA

Chelmarsh Avenue

WV39AY

Westacre Crescent

WV68HW

Mount Road

WV38HY

Windmill Crescent

WV38JX

Castlecroft Lane

WV68BY

Heath Hill Road

WV68HD

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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