Postcode WV10 6SL is located in a major urban area, within the Bushbury North ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Fordhouses area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fordhouses is £40,800 per year. The nearest station is Bilbrook located about 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Wingfoot Park.
Fordhouses has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,046 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Fordhouses has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 39.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Fordhouses is £40,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV10 6SL.
Fordhouses near WV10 6SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bilbrook located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wingfoot Park | Large | Walking directions to Wingfoot Park |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £213,800 in Bushbury North area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £325,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £118,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 89 | £219,995 |
| Terraced | 26 | £195,495 |
10 year median price trend in Bushbury North
In the WV10 6SL postcode area, located within Fordhouses, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV10 6SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Kyle Close, Wolverhampton, WV10 6TE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Liquor Yard | 508 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6AN | Walking directions to Liquor Yard |
| 0.3 mi | Banga Premier Stores | 512 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6AN | Walking directions to Banga Premier Stores |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 490-492 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6AN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Chetton Green, Wolverhampton, WV10 6ER | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.