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About

Fordhouses is a residential area located in the northern part of Wolverhampton, near the border with Staffordshire. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It is situated close to the M54 motorway, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. Local amenities include a small shopping parade, a primary school, and several parks, offering basic conveniences for residents.

The area is bordered by open countryside, with the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal running nearby, providing walking and cycling routes. Fordhouses is also close to the i54 business park, which has brought employment opportunities to the region. The neighbourhood has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with a mix of long-term residents and newer developments. Public transport links connect Fordhouses to Wolverhampton city centre and surrounding areas.

Area overview

On average Fordhouses has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Fordhouses is £40,800 per year. There are 2 schools in Fordhouses: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fordhouses Population
5,791
Population density
2,853.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,845
66.4%
Indian
483
8.34%
Other White
299
5.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
232
4.01%
African
218
3.76%
Total population: 5,791

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
730
32.3%
Owns outright
693
30.66%
Social rents from council
435
19.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
306
13.54%
Other social rented
49
2.17%
Total households: 2,260

Property prices in Fordhouses

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Fordhouses area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fordhouses 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 Fordhouses over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£280,000
Flats1£60,000
Semi-Detached30£213,750
Terraced7£215,000

10 years median price trend in Fordhouses

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.