Postcode WV10 8PP is located in a major urban area, within the Essington ward of South Staffordshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Featherstone East & Essington area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Featherstone East & Essington is £45,410 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 2.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Featherstone East & Essington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Featherstone East & Essington has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Featherstone East & Essington is £45,410 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 192 ft away from WV10 8PP.
Featherstone East & Essington near WV10 8PP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 in Essington area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £540,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £137,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £176,500 |
10 year median price trend in Essington
In the WV10 8PP postcode area, located within Featherstone East & Essington, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for South Staffordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV10 8PP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Steel
Essington - Elected 4 May 2023
Warren Christopher Fisher
Essington - Elected 4 May 2023
Gavin Williamson
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.