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WV11 1RL

Victoria Road

Heath Town

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Overview

Postcode WV11 1RL is located in a major urban area, within the Heath Town ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Heath Town area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heath Town is £39,145 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 1.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wednesfield Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Heath Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,393 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Heath Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.4%

Approximately 13.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Heath Town is £39,145 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Heath Town near WV11 1RL 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV11 1RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWednesfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Wednesfield Park

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
3,065.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.73(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.02(-17%)
Vehicle crime
6.02(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.01(-72%)
Other theft
1.81(-68%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
62.4%
Indian
44
12.26%
Caribbean
19
5.29%
Other Asian
16
4.46%
African
10
2.79%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
93
29.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
75
24.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.58%
Level 3 (A level)
35
11.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
36.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
28.17%
Owns with a mortgage
29
20.42%
Other social rented
10
7.04%
Social rents from council
9
6.34%
Total households: 142

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV11 1RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV11 1RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 2026142, Victoria Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
17 Oct 202510, Parkhouse Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV11 1RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
04 Jul 202531, Prestwood Road West, Wolverhampton, WV11 1HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
30 Jun 202545, Prestwood Road West, Wolverhampton, WV11 1HPDetachedFreehold£392,900
28 Nov 20258, Prestwood Road West, Wolverhampton, WV11 1RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£268,000

Schools

In the WV11 1RL postcode area, located within Heath Town, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV11 1RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWodensfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryD'eyncourt Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHeath ParkAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV11 1RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCo-op FoodCannock Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0RWWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miRaynor StoresCannock Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 9QYWalking directions to Raynor Stores

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 1RL, 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)Heath TownE02002163
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 015DE01010475
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV11 1RL

Is WV11 1RL (Heath Town) safe?

The area around WV11 1RL records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.

What is the average house price near WV11 1RL?

The median sale price around WV11 1RL in Heath 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 1RL?

There are 16 schools close to WV11 1RL, including Wodensfield Primary School (Good), D'eyncourt Primary School (Good) and Heath Park (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV11 1RL?

WV11 1RL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,393 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV11 1RL (Heath Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

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