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WV10 6BQ

Browning Crescent

Bushbury North

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Overview

Postcode WV10 6BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Bushbury North ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bushbury area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bushbury is £42,692 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 2.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Wingfoot Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
70.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Bushbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,214 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bushbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.3%

Approximately 70.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bushbury is £42,692 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from WV10 6BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bushbury near WV10 6BQ 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV10 6BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWingfoot ParkLargeWalking directions to Wingfoot Park

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
4,246.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.71(-18%)
Vehicle crime
7.37(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-29%)
Other theft
4.42(-22%)
Public order
4.42(-27%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
59.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
11.08%
Other White
22
5.42%
African
21
5.17%
Caribbean
16
3.94%
Total population: 406

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
29.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
62
21.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
14.18%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
94
64.83%
Owns with a mortgage
25
17.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.21%
Other social rented
8
5.52%
Owns outright
6
4.14%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Bushbury North

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£251
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £258K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £251 per square foot) in Bushbury North area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £465,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bushbury North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£280,000£319
Semi-Detached95£225,000£252
Terraced35£215,000£238
Flats2£105,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bushbury North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bushbury North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213,750£92,500£135,000£125,000
2017£190,000£70,250£133,000£116,750
2018£200,000£95,000£140,000£129,995
2019£210,000£75,000£148,000£137,250
2020£222,500£85,000£160,000£146,000
2021£230,250£108,000£170,000£150,000
2022£279,000£105,000£192,000£175,000
2023£265,000£115,000£214,998£193,000
2024£250,000£96,250£217,995£192,995
2025£275,000£66,000£225,000£194,998
2026£290,000£120,000£235,000£212,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bushbury North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bushbury North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£144£152£142
2017£188£124£145£133
2018£237£148£167£146
2019£211£149£170£155
2020£250£168£176£174
2021£251£157£205£194
2022£301£179£224£208
2023£285£196£238£217
2024£267£173£246£254
2025£279£172£257£261
2026£357£242£249£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bushbury North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bushbury North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 6BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 6BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 202641, Browning Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV10 6BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£132,000
16 Jan 202641, Browning Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV10 6BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£126,000
16 Jul 2025559, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6QESemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
25 Feb 202657, Crathorne Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 6BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
26 Mar 202559, Crathorne Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 6BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the WV10 6BQ postcode area, located within Bushbury, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV10 6BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryElston Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRakegate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV10 6BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV10 6BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBanga Premier Stores512 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6ANWalking directions to Banga Premier Stores
0.1 miLiquor Yard508 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6ANWalking directions to Liquor Yard
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food490-492 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6ANWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miYour Coop FoodStafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6QQWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.4 miCostcutterChetton Green, Wolverhampton, WV10 6ERWalking directions to Costcutter

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 6BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Susan Lawrence

Bushbury North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sureena Brackenridge

Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton North EastE14001594
WardBushbury NorthE05014841
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BushburyE02002149
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 001GE01010441
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV10 6BQ

Is WV10 6BQ (Bushbury) safe?

The area around WV10 6BQ records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WV10 6BQ?

The median sale price around WV10 6BQ in Bushbury is £225,000 (about £251 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV10 6BQ?

There are 13 schools close to WV10 6BQ, including Elston Hall Primary School, St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy (Good) and Rakegate Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV10 6BQ?

WV10 6BQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,214 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV10 6BQ (Bushbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV10 6BQ is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Susan Lawrence (Reform UK).

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