Find postcode

Heath Town

Interactive map displaying Heath Town

Crime
LowHigh

About

Heath Town is a residential district located north of Wolverhampton city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including several low-rise apartment blocks and terraced homes. It is served by local shops and amenities along Showell Circus and Heath Town Road, providing for daily needs. The layout includes numerous green spaces and tree-lined streets between the housing estates.

The area is home to the Heath Town Park, a significant open space with recreational facilities. A notable local landmark is the striking, modernist St. Luke's Church, with its distinctive architectural design. The district has direct transport links into the city centre via several bus routes. The Wolverhampton Ring Road forms a clear southern boundary for the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Heath Town has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 54.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heath Town is £39,145 per year. There are 5 schools in Heath Town: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heath Town is home to around 11,875 people, with a population density of about 5,114.6 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
54.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heath Town Population
11,875
Population density
5,114.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.34(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.95(+50%)
Public order
8.59(+42%)
Vehicle crime
7.75(+19%)
Shoplifting
7.41(-15%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,593
38.67%
Indian
1,447
12.18%
African
1,202
10.12%
Other White
1,198
10.09%
Caribbean
779
6.56%
Total population: 11,876

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,449
27.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,298
25.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,187
13.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,135
12.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,122
12.54%
Total 16+ residents: 8,950

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,806
36.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
919
18.33%
Owns outright
780
15.56%
Other social rented
676
13.48%
Owns with a mortgage
653
13.02%
Total households: 5,014

Property prices in Heath Town

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £234K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Heath Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heath Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£290,000£222
Semi-Detached21£222,500£210
Terraced21£166,000£182
Flats6£100,000£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heath Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heath Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,500£62,750£129,950£85,750
2017£207,000£44,500£124,000£87,500
2018£190,000£45,000£135,000£95,000
2019£234,500£51,000£139,995£94,750
2020£175,000£51,000£132,500£102,500
2021£215,000£81,750£160,000£108,500
2022£215,000£88,500£178,000£136,000
2023£277,500£62,998£175,000£140,000
2024£269,000£73,500£185,500£146,000
2025£300,000£63,000£217,000£166,000
2026£290,000£105,000£209,750£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heath Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heath Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£84£134£98
2017£147£77£140£95
2018£173£65£152£104
2019£174£85£147£109
2020£160£71£136£107
2021£231£142£191£118
2022£238£142£190£154
2023£242£91£205£147
2024£231£118£208£163
2025£217£95£220£187
2026£222£199£223£177
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heath Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heath Town in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,232
Band H£5,078

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.