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WV11 1BP

Bentley Bridge Park

Wednesfield South

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Overview

Postcode WV11 1BP is located in a major urban area, within the Wednesfield South ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wednesfield Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 292.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wednesfield Town is £46,288 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Heath Town Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
292
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Wednesfield Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wednesfield Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 292.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14%

Approximately 14.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wednesfield Town is £46,288 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from WV11 1BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Wednesfield Town near WV11 1BP 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 WV11 1BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHeath Town ParkMediumWalking directions to Heath Town Park
0.4 miWednesfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Wednesfield Park

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
899.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
134.3(+247%)
Shoplifting
79.17(+810%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.56(+397%)
Vehicle crime
35.05(+438%)
Other theft
28.36(+398%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
38.1%
Indian
89
24.93%
Other White
45
12.61%
Other
24
6.72%
Other Asian
15
4.2%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
85
30.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
18.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.32%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.32%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
81
59.56%
Owns outright
20
14.71%
Owns with a mortgage
13
9.56%
Social rents from council
12
8.82%
Other social rented
7
5.15%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Wednesfield South

Median price£228,500
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £263K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £228,500 (about £261 per square foot) in Wednesfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £532,250.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wednesfield South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£290,000£302
Semi-Detached60£230,000£265
Terraced18£170,000£218
Flats5£95,000£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wednesfield South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214,500£58,238£140,000£126,500
2017£217,950£83,000£143,000£125,000
2018£233,500£94,000£160,000£130,000
2019£207,500£81,000£158,998£129,995
2020£253,000£76,000£156,000£125,000
2021£255,000£92,250£180,000£166,750
2022£255,000£102,500£210,000£167,000
2023£312,500£90,000£220,000£172,500
2024£332,500£95,000£222,000£180,000
2025£295,000£94,500£230,000£188,750
2026£280,000£96,500£237,000£191,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesfield South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£100£177£149
2017£209£131£165£151
2018£204£153£185£138
2019£217£146£185£153
2020£229£184£186£146
2021£244£160£227£190
2022£235£171£222£195
2023£269£155£255£210
2024£320£168£242£212
2025£301£165£265£223
2026£302£183£266£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesfield South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wednesfield South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV11 1BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV11 1BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025Flat 72, St. Cecilia'S, Okement Drive, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XEFlatsLeasehold£63,000
10 Jun 2025Flat 113, St. Cecilia'S, Okement Drive, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XEFlatsLeasehold£63,000
09 May 2025Flat 103, St. Cecilia'S, Okement Drive, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XEFlatsLeasehold£47,500
24 Apr 2025Flat 58, St. Cecilia'S, Okement Drive, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XEFlatsLeasehold£48,500
28 Nov 2025Flat 36, St. Cecilia'S, Okement Drive, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XDFlatsLeasehold£45,000

Schools

In the WV11 1BP postcode area, located within Wednesfield Town, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV11 1BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableCentral Learning PartnershipSixth form centres

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryHeath ParkAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV11 1BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV11 1BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiBentley Bridge Way, Wolverhampton, WV11 1BPWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miSainsbury'sKenmare Way, Wolverhampton, WV11 1AEWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miHeron Foods6 High Street, Wednesfield, WV11 1SZWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 WV11 1BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Edmunds

Wednesfield South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Corey Kendrick

Wednesfield South - 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
WardWednesfield SouthE05014857
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wednesfield TownE02002160
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 012CE01010564
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WV11 1BP

Is WV11 1BP (Wednesfield Town) safe?

The area around WV11 1BP records about 292 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.

What is the average house price near WV11 1BP?

The median sale price around WV11 1BP in Wednesfield Town is £228,500 (about £261 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV11 1BP?

There are 12 schools close to WV11 1BP, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy, Central Learning Partnership and Heath Park (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV11 1BP?

WV11 1BP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,030 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV11 1BP (Wednesfield Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV11 1BP is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christopher Edmunds (Reform UK) and Corey Kendrick (Reform UK).