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Heath Town

About

Heath Town is a residential ward located directly north of Wolverhampton city centre. The area is primarily made up of post-war housing, including a significant number of terraced homes and several low-rise apartment blocks. Its main thoroughfare is Heath Town Road, which serves as a local commercial strip with essential shops and services. The ward contains a mix of private and social housing, with green spaces like Heath Town Park providing recreational areas for residents.

A notable local landmark is the large, circular Heath Town Flats complex, a distinctive mid-20th century housing development visible from much of the area. The ward is bordered by the railway line to the east and the Stafford Road to the west. Education is served by several primary schools within its boundaries, catering to the local community. The area maintains practical connections to the wider city through its proximity to the main urban centre.

Area overview

On average Heath Town has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 50.4% 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 £39,427 per year. There are 8 schools in Heath Town: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Heath Town

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Heath Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Heath Town over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£380,000	£3,363	£380,000	£380,000	£380,000	£380,000
Flats	12	£94,975	£1,931	£56,025	£83,250	£123,250	£134,075
Semi-Detached	22	£221,000	£2,372	£165,250	£201,250	£242,250	£284,050
Terraced	23	£166,000	£2,008	£123,650	£157,500	£192,500	£237,700

10 years median price trend in Heath Town

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail