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WV13 3XA

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Wednesfield South

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Overview

Postcode WV13 3XA 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 292.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× 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 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
292
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.6%
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 8,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wednesfield Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 292.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.6%

Approximately 7.6% 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 WV13 3XA.

Flood risk

No risk

Wednesfield Town near WV13 3XA 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
975 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
134.3(+247%)
Shoplifting
79.17(+810%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.56(+397%)
Vehicle crime
35.05(+438%)
Other theft
28.36(+398%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
145
38.77%
British
83
22.19%
African
27
7.22%
Other
27
7.22%
Other Asian
18
4.81%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
47.16%
Level 3 (A level)
38
12.71%
No qualifications
36
12.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
42.76%
Owns with a mortgage
44
30.34%
Owns outright
24
16.55%
Social rents from council
11
7.59%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.76%
Total households: 145

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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV13 3XA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV13 3XA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jun 202675, Helming Drive, Wolverhampton, WV1 2AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£196,000
14 Mar 2025111, Helming Drive, Wolverhampton, WV1 2AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
28 Aug 202588, Helming Drive, Wolverhampton, WV1 2AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the WV13 3XA postcode area, located within Wednesfield Town, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV13 3XA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miSecondarySt Matthias SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryHeath ParkAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV13 3XA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV13 3XA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiBentley Bridge Way, Wolverhampton, WV11 1BPWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSainsbury'sKenmare Way, Wolverhampton, WV11 1AEWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miHeron Foods6 High Street, Wednesfield, WV11 1SZWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 WV13 3XA, 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 012CE01010564
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1981-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WV13 3XA

Is WV13 3XA (Wednesfield Town) safe?

The area around WV13 3XA records about 292 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 WV13 3XA?

The median sale price around WV13 3XA 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 WV13 3XA?

There are 10 schools close to WV13 3XA, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy, St Matthias School (Good) and Heath Park (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV13 3XA?

WV13 3XA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,030 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV13 3XA (Wednesfield Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV13 3XA 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).

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