Postcode WV11 1BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Fallings Park ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wood End area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wood End is £50,580 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 2.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Scotlands Open Space.
Wood End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,020 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Wood End has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wood End is £50,580 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from WV11 1BQ.
Wood End near WV11 1BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Scotlands Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Scotlands Open Space |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Fallings Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £305,000 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £243,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 13 | £230,000 | £237 |
| Flats | 3 | £105,000 | £153 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,000 | £66,500 | £132,000 | £117,500 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £75,000 | £133,500 | £125,000 |
| 2018 | £201,000 | £78,000 | £151,500 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £184,000 | £86,750 | £157,000 | £131,500 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £60,000 | £162,000 | £128,000 |
| 2021 | £310,000 | £86,750 | £183,000 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £270,000 | £85,500 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £289,998 | £100,000 | £222,000 | £199,500 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £105,000 | £225,000 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £310,000 | £94,500 | £231,500 | £203,250 |
| 2026 | £303,500 | £110,000 | £255,000 | £246,998 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £178 | £128 | £145 | £139 |
| 2017 | £166 | £130 | £146 | £137 |
| 2018 | £183 | £111 | £160 | £147 |
| 2019 | £160 | £129 | £165 | £145 |
| 2020 | £226 | £101 | £178 | £172 |
| 2021 | £259 | £146 | £188 | £189 |
| 2022 | £263 | £144 | £235 | £195 |
| 2023 | £245 | £157 | £243 | £220 |
| 2024 | £313 | £149 | £235 | £227 |
| 2025 | £263 | £171 | £249 | £230 |
| 2026 | £380 | £153 | £283 | £249 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV11 1BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2025 | 21, New Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8PU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 5, New Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8PU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 22, New Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8PU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 20, Blackhalve Lane, Wolverhampton, WV11 1BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 97, Blackhalve Lane, Wolverhampton, WV11 1BB | Detached | Freehold | £282,500 |
In the WV11 1BQ postcode area, located within Wood End, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV11 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Blackhalve Lane, Wolverhampton, WV11 1BQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Cannock Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8PN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV11 1BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stu Goldsmith
Fallings Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Sureena Brackenridge
Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV11 1BQ records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WV11 1BQ in Wood End is £235,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WV11 1BQ, including Long Knowle Primary School (Good), D'eyncourt Primary School (Good) and Westcroft School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WV11 1BQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,020 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV11 1BQ is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stu Goldsmith (Reform UK).