Postcode insights

WV12 4PS

Meadow Lane

Wednesfield South

Property search →

Interactive map showing WV12 4PS and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for WV12 4PS

Overview

Postcode WV12 4PS 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% 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 Willenhall, about 1.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Wednesfield Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,930 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Wednesfield Town has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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 WV12 4PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Wednesfield Town near WV12 4PS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Willenhall located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
6,094.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.89(-77%)
Vehicle crime
6.98(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.08(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.54(-65%)
Burglary
1.9(-53%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
78.09%
Indian
46
16.25%
Caribbean
8
2.83%
Other Asian
3
1.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.06%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
27.12%
No qualifications
57
24.15%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
59.46%
Owns with a mortgage
37
33.33%
Social rents from council
4
3.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.6%
Total households: 111

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 4PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 4PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202648, Meadow Lane, Willenhall, WV12 4PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
19 Dec 202546, Meadow Lane, Willenhall, WV12 4PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
26 Sept 202533, Meadow Lane, Willenhall, WV12 4PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
14 May 2026117, Broad Lane South, Wolverhampton, WV11 3SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£239,000
10 Dec 2025123, Broad Lane South, Wolverhampton, WV11 3SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the WV12 4PS postcode area, located within Wednesfield Town, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV12 4PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryPool Hayes AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPool Hayes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryPerry Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 4PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV12 4PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremierPool Hayes Lane, Walsall, WV12 4QYWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miYour Coop FoodHaden Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV11 3NLWalking directions to Your Coop Food

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 WV12 4PS, 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 012BE01010561
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV12 4PS

Is WV12 4PS (Wednesfield Town) safe?

The area around WV12 4PS records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 WV12 4PS?

The median sale price around WV12 4PS 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 WV12 4PS?

There are 19 schools close to WV12 4PS, including Pool Hayes Academy (Good), Pool Hayes Primary School (Requires improvement) and Perry Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV12 4PS?

WV12 4PS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,930 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV12 4PS (Wednesfield Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV12 4PS 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).

Nearby Postcodes