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About

Woodcross is a residential area located in the eastern part of Wolverhampton, near the border with Walsall. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes built in the mid-20th century. Local amenities include a few convenience stores, takeaways, and a primary school, catering to the needs of residents. The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Wolverhampton city centre and nearby towns.

Woodcross is close to several green spaces, including Rough Wood, a large woodland area popular for walking and nature trails. The nearby Bentley Bridge retail park provides shopping and leisure options. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with easy access to major roads like the A463 and A4124. Housing in Woodcross is relatively affordable, making it a practical choice for families and first-time buyers.

Area overview

On average Woodcross has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Woodcross is £36,600 per year. There are 2 schools in Woodcross: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodcross Population
6,586
Population density
4,329.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,222
64.13%
Indian
1,195
18.15%
Other
199
3.02%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
195
2.96%
Caribbean
156
2.37%
Total population: 6,584

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
864
34.82%
Owns with a mortgage
692
27.89%
Social rents from council
521
21%
Private landlord or letting agency
264
10.64%
Other social rented
84
3.39%
Total households: 2,481

Property prices in Woodcross

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Woodcross area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £381,750.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodcross 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 Woodcross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£280,000
Flats4£86,500
Semi-Detached26£201,000
Terraced9£190,000

10 years median price trend in Woodcross

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

All postcodes in Woodcross

WV149UJ

Woodcross

WV149XA

Stretton Place

WV149YD

Kempsons Grove

WV149YQ

Dock Meadow Drive

WV46NP

Woodcross

WV149BB

Dovedale Road

WV149NN

Anchor Lane

WV149NQ

Anchor Lane

WV149YG

Sheaves Close

WV149YN

Dunsfold Close

WV46LS

Beach Avenue

WV149RU

Woodcross Lane

DY31LT

Bath Street

WV149BJ

Dawson Avenue

WV149XP

Bankfield Road

WV46NG

Lane Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.