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WV10 0BF

Sun Street

Heath Town

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Overview

Postcode WV10 0BF is located in a major urban area, within the Heath Town ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wolverhampton Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,086.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 11.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wolverhampton Central is £36,481 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St. Peter's Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1087
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Wolverhampton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,703 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wolverhampton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,086.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.5%

Approximately 10.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Wolverhampton Central is £36,481 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 170 ft away from WV10 0BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Wolverhampton Central near WV10 0BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV10 0BF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Wolverhampton

N/A

Walking directions to Wolverhampton
0.1 mi

Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro)
0.3 mi

Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV10 0BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt. Peter's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Peter's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
1,899.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
519.13(+1241%)
Shoplifting
192.04(+2107%)
Anti-social behaviour
141.3(+1212%)
Public order
106.95(+1665%)
Drugs
102.26(+3716%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
104
34.78%
African
52
17.39%
Indian
47
15.72%
Other White
23
7.69%
Caribbean
17
5.69%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
54.83%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.58%
No qualifications
27
10.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.34%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
90
52.63%
Owns with a mortgage
47
27.49%
Other social rented
13
7.6%
Owns outright
9
5.26%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.09%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Heath Town

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£141K – £235K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Heath Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £380,000.

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
Detached3£360,000£267
Semi-Detached25£225,000£210
Terraced23£170,000£185
Flats9£105,000£192

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£183,750£88,750£120,250£96,750
2017£122,000£74,750£127,000£92,125
2018£190,000£53,500£127,500£96,000
2019£221,500£75,000£139,995£95,000
2020£175,000£58,250£131,000£105,000
2021£215,000£101,750£160,000£115,000
2022£285,000£92,000£174,000£136,000
2023£285,000£64,500£192,500£140,000
2024£269,000£102,500£188,000£147,500
2025£304,000£76,500£220,000£170,000
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£145£134£108
2017£132£125£146£100
2018£173£72£155£108
2019£164£129£147£109
2020£160£80£143£108
2021£225£156£197£119
2022£263£163£198£154
2023£239£101£209£147
2024£231£160£207£167
2025£247£147£220£189
2026£222£196£223£181
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.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 0BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 0BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Apr 2026131, Broad Gauge Way, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BAFlatsLeasehold£90,000
14 Nov 2025176, Broad Gauge Way, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BAFlatsLeasehold£120,000
26 Jun 2025133, Broad Gauge Way, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BAFlatsLeasehold£119,950
13 Mar 202673, Broad Gauge Way, Wolverhampton, WV10 0AZFlatsLeasehold£122,500
15 Oct 202589, Broad Gauge Way, Wolverhampton, WV10 0AZFlatsLeasehold£85,000

Schools

In the WV10 0BF postcode area, located within Wolverhampton Central, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV10 0BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThomas Telford University Technical CollegeUniversity technical college

Good

0.4 miNot applicableUniversity of WolverhamptonHigher education institutions

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryWoden Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV10 0BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV10 0BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiBroad Gauge Way, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BAWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodCorn Hill, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miSainsbury's Local7 Victoria Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miPremier43 Queen Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3BJWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miLondis43 Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1EQWalking directions to Londis

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WV10 0BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob Siarkiewicz

Heath Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sureena Brackenridge

Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton North EastE14001594
WardHeath TownE05014848
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton CentralE02002168
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 020HE01034313
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2012-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WV10 0BF

Is WV10 0BF (Wolverhampton Central) safe?

The area around WV10 0BF records about 1087 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WV10 0BF?

The median sale price around WV10 0BF in Wolverhampton Central is £185,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV10 0BF?

There are 16 schools close to WV10 0BF, including Thomas Telford University Technical College (Good), University of Wolverhampton (Requires improvement) and Woden Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV10 0BF?

The closest station to WV10 0BF is Wolverhampton, about 73 m away.

How deprived is the area around WV10 0BF?

WV10 0BF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,703 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV10 0BF (Wolverhampton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV10 0BF is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Siarkiewicz (Labour Party).