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WV10 8LN

Westcroft Avenue

Fallings Park

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Overview

Postcode WV10 8LN is located in a major urban area, within the Fallings Park ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bushbury Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.8 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 Hill is £43,546 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 2.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Scotlands Open Space.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
53%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Bushbury Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bushbury Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53%

Approximately 53.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bushbury Hill is £43,546 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 146 ft away from WV10 8LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Bushbury Hill near WV10 8LN 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 8LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miScotlands Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Scotlands Open Space

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
5,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.6(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.82(+62%)
Other theft
4.73(-17%)
Other crime
4.73(+129%)
Vehicle crime
4.73(-27%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
79.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
4.9%
Caribbean
16
4.61%
Indian
15
4.32%
Other White
7
2.02%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
132
44.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
15.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.8%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
49.24%
Owns outright
28
21.21%
Owns with a mortgage
26
19.7%
Other social rented
5
3.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Fallings Park

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£202K – £279K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Fallings Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fallings Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£305,000£267
Semi-Detached65£243,000£257
Terraced13£230,000£237
Flats3£105,000£153

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fallings Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fallings Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£66,500£132,000£117,500
2017£200,000£75,000£133,500£125,000
2018£201,000£78,000£151,500£125,000
2019£184,000£86,750£157,000£131,500
2020£235,000£60,000£162,000£128,000
2021£310,000£86,750£183,000£165,000
2022£270,000£85,500£220,000£170,000
2023£289,998£100,000£222,000£199,500
2024£315,000£105,000£225,000£210,000
2025£310,000£94,500£231,500£203,250
2026£303,500£110,000£255,000£246,998
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fallings Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fallings Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£128£145£139
2017£166£130£146£137
2018£183£111£160£147
2019£160£129£165£145
2020£226£101£178£172
2021£259£146£188£189
2022£263£144£235£195
2023£245£157£243£220
2024£313£149£235£227
2025£263£171£249£230
2026£380£153£283£249
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fallings Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fallings Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 8LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 8LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202626, Westcroft Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 8NHTerracedFreehold£140,000
09 May 202566, Westcroft Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 8NHTerracedFreehold£183,000
18 Aug 2025Berry Brook Farm, Cannock Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8QDOtherFreehold£1,000,000
27 Jun 202581, Pope Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8LUTerracedFreehold£201,500
06 May 202657, Belton Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV11 1ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the WV10 8LN postcode area, located within Bushbury Hill, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV10 8LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableWestcroft SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBerrybrook Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryMoreton SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV10 8LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV10 8LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLidlBlackhalve Lane, Wolverhampton, WV11 1BQWalking directions to Lidl

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 8LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stu Goldsmith

Fallings Park - 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
WardFallings ParkE05014846
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bushbury HillE02002152
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 004CE01010462
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV10 8LN

Is WV10 8LN (Bushbury Hill) safe?

The area around WV10 8LN records about 90 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WV10 8LN?

The median sale price around WV10 8LN in Bushbury Hill is £235,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV10 8LN?

There are 16 schools close to WV10 8LN, including Westcroft School (Good), Berrybrook Primary School (Good) and Moreton School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV10 8LN?

WV10 8LN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,283 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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