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WV11 1QL

South Avenue

Heath Town

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Overview

Postcode WV11 1QL is located in a major urban area, within the Heath Town ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wednesfield Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below 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 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wednesfield Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Wednesfield Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,059 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wednesfield Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.2%

Approximately 25.2% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Wednesfield Town near WV11 1QL 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV11 1QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWednesfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Wednesfield Park

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
2,915.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.78(+3%)
Vehicle crime
7.84(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.63(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.82(-34%)
Burglary
4.22(+4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
62.64%
Other Asian
46
13.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
4.6%
Indian
15
4.31%
Other
15
4.31%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
95
34.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
20.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.88%
Level 3 (A level)
33
11.91%
Other
20
7.22%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
34.23%
Owns outright
33
29.73%
Social rents from council
25
22.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.01%
Other social rented
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Heath Town

Median price£189,000
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£149K – £234K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Heath Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heath Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£300,000£267
Semi-Detached22£225,000£210
Terraced21£170,000£187
Flats9£119,950£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heath Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heath Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183,750£88,750£120,250£96,750
2017£122,000£74,750£127,000£92,125
2018£190,000£53,500£127,500£96,000
2019£221,500£75,000£139,995£95,000
2020£175,000£58,250£131,000£105,000
2021£215,000£101,750£160,000£115,000
2022£285,000£92,000£174,000£136,000
2023£285,000£64,500£192,500£140,000
2024£269,000£102,500£188,000£147,500
2025£304,000£76,500£218,500£170,000
2026£220,000£108,750£213,500£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heath Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heath Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£145£134£108
2017£132£125£146£100
2018£173£72£155£108
2019£164£129£147£109
2020£160£80£143£108
2021£225£156£197£119
2022£263£163£198£154
2023£239£101£209£147
2024£231£160£207£167
2025£247£147£220£189
2026£222£196£223£181
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heath Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heath Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV11 1QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV11 1QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202533, South Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV11 1QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
22 May 202519, Frederick Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£208,000
31 Mar 202514, Frederick Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1PQDetachedFreehold£300,000
28 Jan 20263, Torridge Drive, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XLFlatsLeasehold£95,000
30 Jun 202516, Vicarage Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the WV11 1QL postcode area, located within Wednesfield Town, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryWednesfield Technology PrimaryFree schools

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryWodensfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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

Local councillors

Rob Siarkiewicz

Heath Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sureena Brackenridge

Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton North EastE14001594
WardHeath TownE05014848
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wednesfield TownE02002160
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 012AE01010474
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV11 1QL

Is WV11 1QL (Wednesfield Town) safe?

The area around WV11 1QL records about 70 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WV11 1QL?

The median sale price around WV11 1QL in Wednesfield Town is £189,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV11 1QL?

There are 13 schools close to WV11 1QL, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy, Wednesfield Technology Primary and Wodensfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV11 1QL?

WV11 1QL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,059 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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