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WV10 8AQ

Primrose Avenue

Bushbury North

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Overview

Postcode WV10 8AQ 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 high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 2.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Northwood Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
53.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Bushbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,206 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bushbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 98 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.8%

Approximately 53.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 92 ft away from WV10 8AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bushbury near WV10 8AQ 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV10 8AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNorthwood ParkMediumWalking directions to Northwood Park
0.3 miBoundary ParkSmallWalking directions to Boundary Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
6,344.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.48(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.45(+98%)
Other theft
9.42(+66%)
Vehicle crime
8.17(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.54(-30%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
85.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.91%
Bangladeshi
5
1.82%
African
5
1.82%
Other White
4
1.45%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
33.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
17.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.61%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.61%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
67
50.76%
Owns outright
25
18.94%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.85%
Other social rented
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Bushbury North

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £250K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £252 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
Detached15£285,000£319
Semi-Detached91£225,000£256
Terraced32£213,500£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£295,000£120,000£236,000£206,000
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 8AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 8AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202650, Primrose Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 8AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
24 Jul 20254, Elmcroft Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV10 8AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
01 Jul 202526, Elmcroft Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV10 8AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
11 Jul 202567, Northwood Park Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8EXTerracedFreehold£210,000
12 Sept 202511A, Grovelands Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV10 6LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV10 8AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableWoodbury SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryElston Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV10 8AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV10 8AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miFamily ShopperCollingwood Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8DXWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.3 miYour Coop FoodStafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6QQWalking directions to Your Coop 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 8AQ, 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 001FE01010440
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV10 8AQ

Is WV10 8AQ (Bushbury) safe?

The area around WV10 8AQ records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8AQ?

The median sale price around WV10 8AQ in Bushbury is £225,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV10 8AQ?

There are 10 schools close to WV10 8AQ, including St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy (Good), Woodbury School (Good) and Elston Hall Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV10 8AQ?

WV10 8AQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,206 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV10 8AQ (Bushbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV10 8AQ is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Susan Lawrence (Reform UK).