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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 61 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
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
31.57(-18%)
Vehicle crime
6.88(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.26(-14%)
Public order
4.05(-33%)
Other theft
3.81(-33%)
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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Goldthorn Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached20£331,250£3,235
Flats4£145,250£1,711
Semi-Detached26£275,000£2,774
Terraced10£235,000£2,486

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

WV45TG

Sandringham Road

WV23JB

Fowler Street

WV45BD

Elizabeth Avenue

WV45RS

Mount Road

WV45UE

Belmont Road

WV45AA

Goldthorn Avenue

WV45SQ

Rylands Drive

WV23JA

Goldthorn Hill

WV24QA

Waverley Crescent

WV45BZ

Jeremy Road

WV45SR

Elmdale Road

WV45TH

Sandringham Road

WV45AG

Patricia Avenue

WV45RN

Dunsley Grove

WV24QD

Goldthorn Hill

WV45AQ

Patricia Avenue

WV24QB

Goldthorn Hill

WV45DG

Jeremy Road

WV45UN

Westbourne Road

WV45AJ

Park Drive

WV45DR

Longdon Avenue

WV45EX

Park Hall Road

WV23HU

Goldthorn Hill

WV45DB

Jeremy Road

WV45DP

Neville Avenue

WV45TD

Belvedere Avenue

WV45RL

Sandhurst Drive

WV45DN

Dudding Road

WV45TL

Buckingham Road

WV45DE

Himley Crescent

WV23HY

Goldthorn Hill

WV45AH

Park Drive

WV45HB

Benson Avenue

WV45EF

Linslade Close

WV45ET

Ward Road

WV45DL

Ward Road

WV45UF

Westbourne Road

WV45EN

Fenmere Close

WV45DX

Sherington Drive

WV45AT

Coton Road

WV45AU

Marlbrook Drive

WV45HA

Benson Avenue

WV45RT

Mount Road

WV45AN

Rosemary Crescent West

WV45SH

Chanterelle Gardens

WV45RR

Sandhurst Drive

WV45TN

Buckingham Road

WV45UG

Stoney Lane

WV45UB

Alexandra Road

WV45ED

Park Hall Road

WV45TQ

Sandringham Road

Data Sources

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