Postcode WV10 0BU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Heath Town Park.
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.
Heath Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.3% 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.
The average income per household in Heath Town is £39,145 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 325 ft away from WV10 0BU.
Heath Town near WV10 0BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heath Town Park | Medium | Walking directions to Heath Town Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £360,000 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £225,000 | £210 |
| Terraced | 23 | £170,000 | £185 |
| Flats | 9 | £105,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 0BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 30, Leslie Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BU | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 36, Leslie Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BU | Terraced | Freehold | £103,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 27, Leslie Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BT | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 49, Powell Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BW | Terraced | Freehold | £114,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 126, Powell Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BN | Terraced | Freehold | £138,000 |
In the WV10 0BU postcode area, located within Heath Town, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV10 0BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Wolverhampton Road, Heath Town, WV10 0QB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV10 0BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Siarkiewicz
Heath Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Sureena Brackenridge
Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV10 0BU 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.
The median sale price around WV10 0BU in Heath Town is £185,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WV10 0BU, 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.
The closest station to WV10 0BU is Wolverhampton, about 1,253 m away.
WV10 0BU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV10 0BU is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Siarkiewicz (Labour Party).