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WV10 9DJ

Dickinson Avenue

Bushbury South & Low Hill

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Overview

Postcode WV10 9DJ 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 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% 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 1.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 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
76
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
55.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Low Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,673 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Low Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.2%

Approximately 55.2% 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 9DJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Low Hill near WV10 9DJ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
5,117.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.99(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.38(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.93(-45%)
Other crime
5.93(+186%)
Vehicle crime
4.45(-32%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
74.23%
Caribbean
18
5.52%
Other White
18
5.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
4.29%
Other
11
3.37%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
38.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.81%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
19
8.41%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
63
54.31%
Owns outright
21
18.1%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.62%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 9DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 9DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202668, Fifth Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9TATerracedFreehold£175,000
11 Apr 202581, Third Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9PFTerracedFreehold£160,000
28 Mar 202563, Fourth Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9PLTerracedFreehold£160,000
27 Aug 2025176, First Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9PBTerracedFreehold£160,000
24 Jun 202530, Dickinson Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the WV10 9DJ postcode area, located within Low Hill, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV10 9DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryOur Lady and St Chad Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNurseryLow Hill Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryFallings Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV10 9DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV10 9DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miRaynor StoresCannock Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 9QYWalking directions to Raynor Stores
0.3 miCo-op FoodCannock Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0RWWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9DJ, 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 007CE01010484
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV10 9DJ

Is WV10 9DJ (Low Hill) safe?

The area around WV10 9DJ records about 76 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 9DJ?

The median sale price around WV10 9DJ 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 9DJ?

There are 17 schools close to WV10 9DJ, including Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy (Good), Low Hill Nursery School (Outstanding) and Fallings Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV10 9DJ?

WV10 9DJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,673 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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