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WV10 9FB

Fordhouse Road

Bushbury South & Low Hill

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Overview

Postcode WV10 9FB 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 Oxley Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oxley Park is £47,210 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 1.8 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Oxley Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,686 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Oxley Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.9%

Approximately 18.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Oxley Park is £47,210 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 83 ft away from WV10 9FB.

Flood risk

No risk

Oxley Park near WV10 9FB 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
2,546.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.35(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.56(+45%)
Other theft
6.72(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.72(-38%)
Vehicle crime
4.8(-26%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
159
48.48%
Indian
50
15.24%
African
28
8.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
5.79%
Other Black
16
4.88%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
41.81%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.78%
No qualifications
18
7.76%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
88
66.67%
Other social rented
15
11.36%
Owns outright
14
10.61%
Social rents from council
10
7.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Bushbury South & Low Hill

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £225K

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.

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
Detached5£219,000£204
Semi-Detached37£205,000£230
Terraced15£160,000£197
Flats2£112,250£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£159,000
2026£220,000£119,500£217,500£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 9FB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV10 9FB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Mar 20254, Fordhouse Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 9EASemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
18 Jun 20266, Whetstone Grove, Wolverhampton, WV10 9UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
10 Jul 202697, Goodwood Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 6GHSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
09 Jul 202610, Goodwood Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 6GHSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
29 May 202665, Goodwood Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 6GHSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV10 9FB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWhitgreave Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miNurseryLow Hill Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryBushbury Lane AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV10 9FB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV10 9FB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiMercury Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 6DGWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miAll In One Supersave327-329 Bushbury Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 9UJWalking directions to All In One Supersave
0.3 miSelect & Save S T B Supermarket337 Bushbury Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 9ULWalking directions to Select & Save S T B Supermarket
0.3 miCo-op FoodHammond Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9UNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food490-492 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6ANWalking directions to The Co-operative 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 9FB, 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)Oxley ParkE02002154
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 006EE01034310
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2005-11-01

Frequently asked questions about WV10 9FB

Is WV10 9FB (Oxley Park) safe?

The area around WV10 9FB records about 72 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV10 9FB?

The median sale price around WV10 9FB in Oxley Park is £190,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV10 9FB?

There are 15 schools close to WV10 9FB, including Whitgreave Primary School (Outstanding), Low Hill Nursery School (Outstanding) and Bushbury Lane Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV10 9FB?

WV10 9FB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,686 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV10 9FB (Oxley Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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