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WV10 9EW

Fordhouse Road

Bushbury South & Low Hill

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Detailed insights for WV10 9EW

Overview

Postcode WV10 9EW 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 Bushbury area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bushbury is £42,692 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wingfoot Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Bushbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Bushbury has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.2%

Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bushbury is £42,692 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 64 ft away from WV10 9EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Bushbury near WV10 9EW 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV10 9EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWingfoot ParkLargeWalking directions to Wingfoot Park
0.5 miBushbury Memorial Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Bushbury Memorial Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
6,792.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.66(-31%)
Vehicle crime
6.24(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.4(-53%)
Public order
2.27(-63%)
Drugs
2.27(-15%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
79.51%
Indian
17
5.9%
Other White
12
4.17%
Roma
6
2.08%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.74%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
28.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
18.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
17.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.27%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.83%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
41.59%
Owns with a mortgage
36
31.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
18.58%
Social rents from council
7
6.19%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.77%
Total households: 113

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 9EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 9EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jul 2025174, Fordhouse Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 9EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£144,000
16 Apr 2025174, Fordhouse Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 9EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
09 Jan 20261, Marklin Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 6AESemi-DetachedFreehold£153,500
19 Dec 202543A, Church Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
20 Jun 202528, Ringwood Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 9EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the WV10 9EW postcode area, located within Bushbury, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV10 9EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNurseryBushbury Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryElston Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryNorthwood Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV10 9EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV10 9EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAll In One Supersave327-329 Bushbury Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 9UJWalking directions to All In One Supersave
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food490-492 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6ANWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miSelect & Save S T B Supermarket337 Bushbury Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 9ULWalking directions to Select & Save S T B Supermarket
0.3 miLiquor Yard508 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6ANWalking directions to Liquor Yard
0.3 miBanga Premier Stores512 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6ANWalking directions to Banga Premier Stores

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 9EW, 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)BushburyE02002149
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 001AE01010434
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV10 9EW

Is WV10 9EW (Bushbury) safe?

The area around WV10 9EW records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WV10 9EW?

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

What schools are near WV10 9EW?

There are 15 schools close to WV10 9EW, including Bushbury Nursery School (Good), Elston Hall Primary School and Northwood Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV10 9EW?

WV10 9EW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV10 9EW (Bushbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV10 9EW 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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