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WV11 1EF

Helmsley Road

Fallings Park

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Overview

Postcode WV11 1EF is located in a major urban area, within the Fallings Park ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bushbury Hill area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bushbury Hill is £43,546 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 2.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Bushbury Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,568 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bushbury Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.4%

Approximately 15.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bushbury Hill is £43,546 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV11 1EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Bushbury Hill near WV11 1EF 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
4,186.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.52(-24%)
Shoplifting
11.93(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.91(-5%)
Vehicle crime
6.28(-4%)
Burglary
5.65(+39%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
71.59%
Indian
45
12.78%
Caribbean
17
4.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.41%
Chinese
6
1.7%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
25.17%
Level 3 (A level)
62
21.68%
No qualifications
57
19.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.49%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
36.91%
Owns outright
53
35.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.4%
Social rents from council
12
8.05%
Other social rented
11
7.38%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Fallings Park

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£202K – £279K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fallings Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£305,000£267
Semi-Detached65£243,000£257
Terraced13£230,000£237
Flats3£105,000£153

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fallings Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fallings Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fallings Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fallings Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fallings Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fallings Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV11 1EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV11 1EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20253, Helmsley Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£189,995
28 Mar 20255, Bealeys Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV11 1EESemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
27 Feb 20262, Meredith Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
19 Dec 202511, Meredith Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1EQTerracedFreehold£182,000
16 May 202532, Meredith Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the WV11 1EF postcode area, located within Bushbury Hill, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV11 1EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWood End Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLong Knowle Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Thomas' Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV11 1EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV11 1EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopArgil Close, Wolverhampton, WV11 3TLWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 miCameo Beauty ClinicArgil Close, Wolverhampton, WV11 3TLWalking directions to Cameo Beauty Clinic

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

Local councillors

Stu Goldsmith

Fallings Park - 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
WardFallings ParkE05014846
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bushbury HillE02002152
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 004BE01010457
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV11 1EF

Is WV11 1EF (Bushbury Hill) safe?

The area around WV11 1EF records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 WV11 1EF?

The median sale price around WV11 1EF in Bushbury Hill is £235,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV11 1EF?

There are 15 schools close to WV11 1EF, including Wood End Primary School (Good), Long Knowle Primary School (Good) and St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV11 1EF?

WV11 1EF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,568 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV11 1EF (Bushbury Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV11 1EF is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stu Goldsmith (Reform UK).