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WV10 0HQ

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Heath Town

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Overview

Postcode WV10 0HQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 154.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Brickheath Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
55%
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 218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Heath Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55%

Approximately 55.0% 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 road, approximately 314 ft away from WV10 0HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Heath Town near WV10 0HQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV10 0HQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Wolverhampton

N/A

Walking directions to Wolverhampton
0.5 mi

Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 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 0HQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrickheath ParkMediumWalking directions to Brickheath Park

Area Profile

Population
407
Population density
10,771.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.06(+128%)
Shoplifting
18.27(+110%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.99(+106%)
Public order
13.11(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.3(-4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
90
21.95%
African
82
20%
Other White
57
13.9%
Other
33
8.05%
Caribbean
29
7.07%
Total population: 410

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
26.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
21.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
16.84%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.23%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
62
51.67%
Owns outright
20
16.67%
Owns with a mortgage
20
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.67%
Other social rented
4
3.33%
Total households: 120

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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 0HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 0HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202616, Inkerman Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0EPTerracedFreehold£240,000
13 Jun 202545, Grosvenor Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0EJTerracedFreehold£164,000
11 Apr 2025125, Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0ENFlatsLeasehold£104,000
20 Jul 202683, Tumbler Grove, Wolverhampton, WV10 0AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,500
16 Mar 202614, Tumbler Grove, Wolverhampton, WV10 0ATTerracedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the WV10 0HQ postcode area, located within Heath Town, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWoden Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryEastfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV10 0HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV10 0HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaWolverhampton Road, Heath Town, WV10 0QBWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miFarmfoodsWolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QBWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miAldiBroad Gauge Way, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BAWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miTesco ExpressWillenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2HDWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 0HQ, 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 015CE01010473
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV10 0HQ

Is WV10 0HQ (Heath Town) safe?

The area around WV10 0HQ records about 154 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near WV10 0HQ?

The median sale price around WV10 0HQ 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 0HQ?

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

What is the nearest station to WV10 0HQ?

The closest station to WV10 0HQ is Wolverhampton, about 758 m away.

How deprived is the area around WV10 0HQ?

WV10 0HQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 218 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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