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WV10 8NY

Waterhead Drive

Fallings Park

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Overview

Postcode WV10 8NY 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 2.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Northycote Farm.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Bushbury Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,283 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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

21.6%

Approximately 21.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV10 8NY.

Flood risk

Medium

Bushbury Hill near WV10 8NY has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV10 8NY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNorthycote FarmLargeWalking directions to Northycote Farm
0.3 miScotlands Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Scotlands Open Space

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
927 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
300
86.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
5.51%
Other White
9
2.61%
Other
4
1.16%
Caribbean
3
0.87%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
28.3%
Level 3 (A level)
55
20.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.7%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
35.82%
Owns outright
39
29.1%
Social rents from council
27
20.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.19%
Other social rented
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Fallings Park

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£204K – £280K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Fallings Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £470,000.

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
Detached6£303,500£270
Semi-Detached65£250,000£261
Terraced13£230,000£251
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£245,995
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£282£268
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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 8NY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 8NY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 202616A, Highfield Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 8NPFlatsLeasehold£82,500
12 Dec 202542, Highfield Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 8NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
16 Jan 202674, Wildtree Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 8NWTerracedFreehold£245,995
31 Jul 202520, Wildtree Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 8NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
10 Dec 202575, Wildtree Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 8NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,000

Schools

In the WV10 8NY postcode area, located within Bushbury Hill, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBerrybrook Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miSecondaryMoreton SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 8NY, 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 8NY

Is WV10 8NY (Bushbury Hill) safe?

The area around WV10 8NY 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 8NY?

The median sale price around WV10 8NY in Fallings Park is £235,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV10 8NY?

There are 12 schools close to WV10 8NY, 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 8NY?

WV10 8NY 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 8NY (Bushbury Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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