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WV10 6EG

Akron Drive

Oxley

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Overview

Postcode WV10 6EG is located in a major urban area, within the Oxley ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Oxley Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oxley Park is £47,210 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wingfoot Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Oxley Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Oxley Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Oxley Park is £47,210 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 179 ft away from WV10 6EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Oxley Park near WV10 6EG 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV10 6EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWingfoot ParkLargeWalking directions to Wingfoot Park
0.4 miBushbury Memorial Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Bushbury Memorial Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
351
Population density
8,069 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.13(-4%)
Vehicle crime
9.61(+48%)
Shoplifting
8.74(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.55(-10%)
Other theft
5.24(-8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
50.29%
Indian
59
16.95%
African
29
8.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
4.89%
Caribbean
15
4.31%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
44.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
18.89%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.3%
No qualifications
21
7.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
93
65.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
19.72%
Owns outright
16
11.27%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.82%
Social rents from council
1
0.7%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Oxley

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £256K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Oxley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £412,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oxley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£285,000£292
Semi-Detached56£216,000£267
Terraced41£186,900£239
Flats12£119,975£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oxley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212,000£88,000£145,625£125,000
2017£220,975£70,000£155,000£136,950
2018£232,000£79,450£164,475£139,000
2019£232,725£81,000£162,000£143,750
2020£234,950£85,000£175,000£164,750
2021£245,000£97,500£187,000£166,000
2022£290,498£95,250£205,000£180,000
2023£310,000£122,000£224,000£166,000
2024£313,500£109,000£230,000£180,000
2025£280,000£116,000£219,950£190,000
2026£287,500£125,000£227,475£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£136£198£156
2017£201£126£185£169
2018£219£150£212£176
2019£207£145£189£163
2020£226£152£195£197
2021£239£146£215£176
2022£270£190£239£215
2023£288£182£241£209
2024£279£180£266£235
2025£290£179£261£226
2026£296£210£280£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oxley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 6EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 6EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202662, Akron Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 6EGDetachedFreehold£320,000
04 Feb 202617, Akron Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 6EGFlatsLeasehold£125,000
17 Dec 202539, Akron Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 6EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
04 Jul 202516, Akron Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 6EGTerracedFreehold£175,000
24 Apr 20261, Resolute Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 6GADetachedFreehold£283,000

Schools

In the WV10 6EG postcode area, located within Oxley Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV10 6EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBushbury Lane AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryRakegate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWhitgreave Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV10 6EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV10 6EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiMercury Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 6DGWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miOne Stop66 Oxley Moor Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6TUWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food490-492 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6ANWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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

Local councillors

Joe Berg

Oxley - 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
WardOxleyE05014850
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oxley ParkE02002154
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 006FE01034311
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2012-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WV10 6EG

Is WV10 6EG (Oxley Park) safe?

The area around WV10 6EG records about 71 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV10 6EG?

The median sale price around WV10 6EG in Oxley Park is £210,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV10 6EG?

There are 15 schools close to WV10 6EG, including Bushbury Lane Academy (Outstanding), Rakegate Primary School (Good) and Whitgreave Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV10 6EG?

WV10 6EG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,218 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV10 6EG (Oxley Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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