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WV3 0HB

Lime Street

Graiseley

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Overview

Postcode WV3 0HB 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 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Blakenhall Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Wolverhampton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.5%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Wolverhampton Central is £36,481 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV3 0HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Wolverhampton Central near WV3 0HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV3 0HB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV3 0HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBlakenhall Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Blakenhall Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
446
Population density
3,860.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.71(+98%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.6(+26%)
Other theft
11.43(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.34(+42%)
Vehicle crime
8.16(+25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
24.77%
Indian
101
22.75%
Other White
69
15.54%
African
31
6.98%
Other
31
6.98%
Total population: 444

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
130
39.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
17.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
13.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
9.73%
Level 3 (A level)
32
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
40.27%
Other social rented
33
22.15%
Owns outright
23
15.44%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.05%
Other forms of private rent
10
6.71%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Graiseley

Median price£189,550
Price per sq ft£194
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £235K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Graiseley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£315,000£274
Semi-Detached35£230,000£220
Terraced41£153,000£172
Flats15£87,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Graiseley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Graiseley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Graiseley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Graiseley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Graiseley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Graiseley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025133, Lime Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0HATerracedFreehold£95,000
23 Mar 202649, Bristol Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0HDTerracedFreehold£90,000
26 Nov 202551, Bristol Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0HDTerracedFreehold£112,000
22 Aug 202562, Bristol Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0HDTerracedFreehold£154,000
14 Nov 202553, Fisher Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LFTerracedFreehold£128,500

Schools

In the WV3 0HB postcode area, located within Wolverhampton Central, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV3 0HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNishkam Primary School WolverhamptonFree schools

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBantock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMerridale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 0HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV3 0HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNijjar's Supermarket131 Owen Road, Merridale, Wolverhampton, WV3 0ANWalking directions to Nijjar's Supermarket
0.2 miLifestyle Express177-178 Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LQWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miGoldstar Supermarket61 Owen Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0ALWalking directions to Goldstar Supermarket
0.3 miTescoGraiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 4HQWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miWolves Mini Market70 Burleigh Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0HNWalking directions to Wolves Mini Market

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 WV3 0HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gurbax Kaur

Graiseley - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Warinder Juss

Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton WestE14001596
WardGraiseleyE05014847
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton CentralE02002168
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 020AE01010463
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV3 0HB

Is WV3 0HB (Wolverhampton Central) safe?

The area around WV3 0HB 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.

What is the average house price near WV3 0HB?

The median sale price around WV3 0HB in Wolverhampton Central is £189,550 (about £194 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV3 0HB?

There are 16 schools close to WV3 0HB, including Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton (Good), Bantock Primary School (Good) and Merridale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV3 0HB?

The closest station to WV3 0HB is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,204 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV3 0HB?

WV3 0HB 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).

Who represents WV3 0HB (Wolverhampton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV3 0HB is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gurbax Kaur (Labour Party).