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WV10 8SQ

Masefield Road

Fallings Park

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Overview

Postcode WV10 8SQ 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 96.2 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 2.1 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
96
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
69.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Bushbury Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 255 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bushbury Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.3%

Approximately 69.3% 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 8SQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bushbury Hill near WV10 8SQ 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV10 8SQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miScotlands Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Scotlands Open Space

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
7,101.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.09(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.19(+177%)
Shoplifting
13.46(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.11(+12%)
Other theft
8.75(+54%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
72.47%
Caribbean
25
7.91%
Other White
18
5.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
5.38%
Indian
11
3.48%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
33.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
17.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.51%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.06%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
78
68.42%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.28%
Owns outright
12
10.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.89%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 8SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 8SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20253, Byron Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8SHTerracedFreehold£166,000
28 Mar 2025Ground Floor Shop, 28A, Ruskin Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8DJOtherFreehold£435,000
25 Apr 202514, Carlyle Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,000
12 Dec 20253, Carlyle Grove, Wolverhampton, WV10 8SNTerracedFreehold£192,500
01 Jul 2025132, Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 8BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£186,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV10 8SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBushbury Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryMoreton SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFallings Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV10 8SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlBlackhalve Lane, Wolverhampton, WV11 1BQWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miTesco ExpressCannock Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8PNWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8SQ, 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 004AE01010456
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV10 8SQ

Is WV10 8SQ (Bushbury Hill) safe?

The area around WV10 8SQ records about 96 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 8SQ?

The median sale price around WV10 8SQ 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 8SQ?

There are 16 schools close to WV10 8SQ, including Bushbury Hill Primary School (Good), Moreton School (Good) and Fallings Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV10 8SQ?

WV10 8SQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 255 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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