Postcode WV10 9AB is located in a major urban area, within the Bushbury South & Low Hill ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wolverhampton Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 405.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wolverhampton Central is £36,481 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Fowler's Field.
Wolverhampton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,427 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Wolverhampton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 405.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wolverhampton Central is £36,481 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from WV10 9AB.
Wolverhampton Central near WV10 9AB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Wolverhampton | N/A | Walking directions to Wolverhampton |
| 0.6 mi | Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fowler's Field | Large | Walking directions to Fowler's Field |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Bushbury South & Low Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £219,000 | £204 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £205,000 | £230 |
| Terraced | 15 | £160,000 | £197 |
| Flats | 2 | £112,250 | £191 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £147,000 | £43,500 | £94,000 | £78,000 |
| 2017 | £177,750 | £70,063 | £117,665 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £160,000 | £84,500 | £129,000 | £94,500 |
| 2019 | £210,000 | £75,000 | £132,500 | £103,500 |
| 2020 | £216,250 | £75,000 | £147,500 | £102,000 |
| 2021 | £165,000 | £80,000 | £160,000 | £124,500 |
| 2022 | £235,000 | £87,250 | £175,500 | £131,000 |
| 2023 | £174,000 | £95,000 | £168,000 | £124,500 |
| 2024 | £242,500 | £108,500 | £170,000 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | £219,000 | £105,000 | £185,000 | £159,000 |
| 2026 | £220,000 | £119,500 | £217,500 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £151 | £81 | £118 | £77 |
| 2017 | £131 | £121 | £127 | £117 |
| 2018 | £184 | £103 | £133 | £116 |
| 2019 | £203 | £124 | £162 | £134 |
| 2020 | £213 | £126 | £173 | £126 |
| 2021 | £162 | £138 | £181 | £146 |
| 2022 | £263 | £129 | £217 | £160 |
| 2023 | £195 | £158 | £201 | £147 |
| 2024 | £269 | £150 | £206 | £187 |
| 2025 | £229 | £191 | £215 | £167 |
| 2026 | £179 | — | £259 | £187 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 9AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | 7, Smestow Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 9AB | Flats | Freehold | £119,500 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 62, Smestow Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 9AB | Terraced | Freehold | £152,500 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 56, Smestow Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 9AB | Terraced | Freehold | £102,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 65, Smestow Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 9AB | Terraced | Freehold | £133,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 18, Prole Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 9AD | Terraced | Freehold | £159,000 |
In the WV10 9AB postcode area, located within Wolverhampton Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV10 9AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bone Mill Lane, Wolverhampton, WV1 1PP | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Basrai's | 28 North Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 1QL | Walking directions to Basrai's |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Jack Hayward Way, Wolverhampton, WV1 4DE | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV10 9AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Armin Berenjian
Bushbury South & Low Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Sureena Brackenridge
Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV10 9AB records about 406 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WV10 9AB in Wolverhampton Central is £190,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WV10 9AB, including Woden Primary School (Outstanding), Thomas Telford University Technical College (Good) and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WV10 9AB is Wolverhampton, about 910 m away.
WV10 9AB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,427 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV10 9AB is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Armin Berenjian (Reform UK).