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Goldthorn Park

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About

Goldthorn Park sits to the southwest of Wolverhampton city centre and is a mainly residential area with a mix of housing from the interwar and postwar periods. Streets run off a main spine road called Goldthorn Hill, which climbs away from the centre and places some homes on a clear incline that opens views toward the city on higher plots. Local daily needs are met by small parades of shops and a primary school named after the area, which acts as a focal point for families and weekday activity.

The neighbourhood is served by regular bus routes linking it to the centre and nearby facilities, and it contains a number of playing fields and pocket parks used for informal sport and dog walking. Community groups and school activities use modest halls and outdoor space rather than large civic buildings. The layout, with long residential roads and rear gardens, gives a quieter feel compared with inner-city streets while keeping Wolverhampton’s services reachable without leaving the suburb.

Area overview

On average Goldthorn Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Goldthorn Park is £49,167 per year. There are 2 schools in Goldthorn Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Goldthorn Park is home to around 8,141 people, with a population density of about 3,439.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Goldthorn Park Population
8,141
Population density
3,439.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.09(-21%)
Vehicle crime
7.74(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.42(-61%)
Public order
4.3(-29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
3,689
45.31%
British
2,326
28.57%
Other
688
8.45%
Other Asian
294
3.61%
Other White
263
3.23%
Total population: 8,141

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,241
33.24%
No qualifications
1,642
24.35%
Level 3 (A level)
841
12.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
780
11.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
663
9.83%
Total 16+ residents: 6,742

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,323
48.21%
Owns with a mortgage
799
29.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
464
16.91%
Other forms of private rent
82
2.99%
Social rents from council
47
1.71%
Total households: 2,744

Property prices in Goldthorn Park

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £272,000 in Goldthorn Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Goldthorn Park 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 Goldthorn Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£330,000
Flats3£155,000
Semi-Detached25£276,000
Terraced14£232,500

10 years median price trend in Goldthorn Park

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

All postcodes in Goldthorn Park

WV45EF

Linslade Close

WV45RR

Sandhurst Drive

WV45TZ

Penn Road

WV45TA

Whitehall Road

WV45TB

Sandringham Road

WV45BU

Rosemary Crescent

WV45DE

Himley Crescent

WV45HF

Honor Avenue

WV45AG

Patricia Avenue

WV45TQ

Sandringham Road

WV45UF

Westbourne Road

WV45EJ

Park Hall Road

WV45UL

Birchwood Road

WV45DF

Jeremy Road

WV45EX

Park Hall Road

WV45UW

Shervale Close

WV45SR

Elmdale Road

WV45RQ

Dewsbury Drive

WV45TN

Buckingham Road

WV45ET

Ward Road

WV45AW

Sutherland Road

WV45EB

Lewthorn Rise

WV45EE

Linslade Close

WV45EW

Pencombe Drive

WV45AN

Rosemary Crescent West

WV45AA

Goldthorn Avenue

WV45AU

Marlbrook Drive

WV45SY

Sandringham Road

WV45UJ

Birchwood Road

WV45BD

Elizabeth Avenue

WV45RL

Sandhurst Drive

WV45HH

Honor Avenue

WV45SU

Sandringham Road

WV23JA

Goldthorn Hill

WV45AS

Coton Road

WV45BL

Ednam Road

WV45TD

Belvedere Avenue

WV45AQ

Patricia Avenue

WV45BA

Elizabeth Avenue

WV45BN

Rosemary Avenue

WV45RT

Mount Road

WV45EQ

Herbhill Close

WV23HR

Goldthorn Hill

WV45EA

Lewthorn Rise

WV45HE

Ward Road

WV44AD

Penn Road

WV45AP

Rosemary Crescent West

WV45BZ

Jeremy Road

WV45RY

Orchard Grove

WV45TF

Westminster Avenue

WV45DG

Jeremy Road

Data Sources

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