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WV10 9BX

Perry Avenue

Bushbury South & Low Hill

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Overview

Postcode WV10 9BX 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 Low Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Low Hill is £40,304 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 1.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bushbury Memorial Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
83.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Low Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,535 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Low Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

83.6%

Approximately 83.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 57.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Low Hill is £40,304 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV10 9BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Low Hill near WV10 9BX 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV10 9BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBushbury Memorial Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Bushbury Memorial Recreation Ground
0.4 miSaint Christopher's ParkMediumWalking directions to Saint Christopher's Park

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
10,388.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.41(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.15(+122%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.06(-44%)
Vehicle crime
4.04(-38%)
Other crime
3.36(+62%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
69.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
28
7.02%
Other White
21
5.26%
African
19
4.76%
Caribbean
17
4.26%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
25.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
24.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
19.43%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
77
66.38%
Other social rented
20
17.24%
Owns outright
8
6.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.03%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.45%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Bushbury South & Low Hill

Median price£187,500
Price per sq ft£217
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £227K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 (about £217 per square foot) in Bushbury South & Low Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bushbury South & Low Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£214,500£204
Semi-Detached37£205,000£229
Terraced12£152,500£197
Flats1£105,000£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bushbury South & Low Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bushbury South & Low Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£155,750
2026£210,000£230,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bushbury South & Low Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bushbury South & Low Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bushbury South & Low Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bushbury South & Low Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 9BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 9BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Nov 202575, Perry Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9BXTerracedFreehold£150,000
27 Mar 202588, Whitgreave Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£113,000
04 Jul 202525, Hammond Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9HXSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
20 Jun 202577, Colley Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9BWTerracedFreehold£140,000
01 Jul 2025132, Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 8BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£186,000

Schools

In the WV10 9BX postcode area, located within Low Hill, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV10 9BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWhitgreave Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNurseryLow Hill Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryBushbury Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV10 9BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV10 9BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodHammond Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9UNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSelect & Save S T B Supermarket337 Bushbury Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 9ULWalking directions to Select & Save S T B Supermarket
0.3 miAll In One Supersave327-329 Bushbury Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 9UJWalking directions to All In One Supersave

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 9BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Armin Berenjian

Bushbury South & Low Hill - 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
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Low HillE02002155
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 007AE01010482
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV10 9BX

Is WV10 9BX (Low Hill) safe?

The area around WV10 9BX records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9BX?

The median sale price around WV10 9BX in Low Hill is £187,500 (about £217 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV10 9BX?

There are 16 schools close to WV10 9BX, including Whitgreave Primary School (Outstanding), Low Hill Nursery School (Outstanding) and Bushbury Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV10 9BX?

WV10 9BX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,535 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV10 9BX (Low Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV10 9BX is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Armin Berenjian (Reform UK).