Postcode WV3 0BD is located in a major urban area, within the Graiseley ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wolverhampton Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wolverhampton Central is £36,481 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Wolverhampton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,241 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Wolverhampton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wolverhampton Central is £36,481 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV3 0BD.
Wolverhampton Central near WV3 0BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | The Royal (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Royal (West Midlands Metro) |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £189,550 (about £194 per square foot) in Graiseley area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £315,000 | £274 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £230,000 | £220 |
| Terraced | 41 | £153,000 | £172 |
| Flats | 15 | £87,000 | £175 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £228,500 | £79,500 | £152,500 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | £242,500 | £81,000 | £145,000 | £110,000 |
| 2018 | £258,750 | £72,000 | £155,000 | £94,725 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £94,000 | £151,000 | £114,500 |
| 2020 | £251,500 | £93,750 | £180,000 | £119,500 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £105,000 | £200,000 | £134,250 |
| 2022 | £271,250 | £105,000 | £217,500 | £137,000 |
| 2023 | £355,000 | £89,000 | £206,000 | £151,500 |
| 2024 | £280,000 | £110,000 | £240,000 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £92,000 | £226,000 | £156,000 |
| 2026 | £371,500 | £74,500 | £271,000 | £142,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169 | £142 | £149 | £110 |
| 2017 | £207 | £135 | £143 | £113 |
| 2018 | £225 | £141 | £150 | £114 |
| 2019 | £220 | £157 | £184 | £123 |
| 2020 | £228 | £190 | £192 | £124 |
| 2021 | £273 | £165 | £198 | £141 |
| 2022 | £256 | £173 | £212 | £149 |
| 2023 | £253 | £178 | £210 | £156 |
| 2024 | £230 | £185 | £223 | £163 |
| 2025 | £281 | £177 | £227 | £184 |
| 2026 | £243 | £166 | £211 | £157 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 86 - 88, Great Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0PU | Other | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 42, Merridale Street West, Wolverhampton, WV3 0RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £153,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 27, Elias Mattu Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV3 0BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £188,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 162, St Marks Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0QN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 67, Kimberley Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0BP | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 |
In the WV3 0BD postcode area, located within Wolverhampton Central, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 0BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nijjar's Supermarket | 131 Owen Road, Merridale, Wolverhampton, WV3 0AN | Walking directions to Nijjar's Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Goldstar Supermarket | 61 Owen Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0AL | Walking directions to Goldstar Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Alexandra Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0TE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Muzy Mini Market | 9-11 Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RX | Walking directions to Muzy Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Merridale Supermarket | Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RY | Walking directions to Merridale Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV3 0BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gurbax Kaur
Graiseley - Elected 7 May 2026
Warinder Juss
Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV3 0BD records about 135 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.
The median sale price around WV3 0BD in Wolverhampton Central is £189,550 (about £194 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WV3 0BD, including Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton (Good), Merridale Primary School (Good) and Bantock Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WV3 0BD is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,118 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV3 0BD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,241 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV3 0BD is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gurbax Kaur (Labour Party).