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WV10 0BN

Powell Street

Heath Town

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Overview

Postcode WV10 0BN is located in a major urban area, within the Heath Town ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Heath Town area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heath Town is £39,145 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Heath Town Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
58.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Heath Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,582 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Heath Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.9%

Approximately 58.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Heath Town is £39,145 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 94 ft away from WV10 0BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Heath Town near WV10 0BN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV10 0BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Wolverhampton

N/A

Walking directions to Wolverhampton
0.8 mi

Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro)
0.9 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 0BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHeath Town ParkMediumWalking directions to Heath Town Park

Area Profile

Population
401
Population density
3,704 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.64(+21%)
Other theft
4.44(-22%)
Vehicle crime
3.89(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.89(-47%)
Burglary
3.33(-18%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
105
26.12%
British
70
17.41%
Other White
68
16.92%
Other Asian
51
12.69%
African
43
10.7%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
110
34.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
19.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
14.06%
Level 3 (A level)
44
13.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 320

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
85
45.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
18.92%
Other social rented
24
12.97%
Owns outright
19
10.27%
Owns with a mortgage
12
6.49%
Total households: 185

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 0BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 0BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 2026126, Powell Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BNTerracedFreehold£138,000
08 Oct 2025154, Powell Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
22 Aug 2025152, Powell Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
30 Apr 202528, Powell Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BNTerracedFreehold£150,000
10 Dec 202549, Powell Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BWTerracedFreehold£114,000

Schools

In the WV10 0BN postcode area, located within Heath Town, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV10 0BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTrinity CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWoden Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV10 0BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV10 0BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaWolverhampton Road, Heath Town, WV10 0QBWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miFarmfoodsWolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QBWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 0BN, 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)Heath TownE02002163
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 015AE01010471
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV10 0BN

Is WV10 0BN (Heath Town) safe?

The area around WV10 0BN records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near WV10 0BN?

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

What schools are near WV10 0BN?

There are 11 schools close to WV10 0BN, including St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good), Trinity CofE Primary Academy (Good) and Woden Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV10 0BN?

The closest station to WV10 0BN is Wolverhampton, about 1,160 m away.

How deprived is the area around WV10 0BN?

WV10 0BN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,582 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV10 0BN (Heath Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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