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WV3 0LH

Lea Road

Graiseley

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Overview

Postcode WV3 0LH 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 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
52.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

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

52.5%

Approximately 52.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 123 ft away from WV3 0LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Wolverhampton Central near WV3 0LH 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 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV3 0LH
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)
0.8 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 0LH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBlakenhall Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Blakenhall Recreation Ground
0.4 miLower Villers Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Lower Villers Street Park

Area Profile

Population
410
Population density
7,779.9 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
143
34.88%
Indian
79
19.27%
Pakistani
37
9.02%
Caribbean
29
7.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
6.34%
Total population: 410

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
35.44%
No qualifications
85
25.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
12.61%
Level 3 (A level)
40
12.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
9.31%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
107
48.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
65
29.68%
Owns outright
18
8.22%
Owns with a mortgage
17
7.76%
Social rents from council
8
3.65%
Total households: 219

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 202622, Pennant Court, Wolverhampton, WV3 0DTFlatsLeasehold£100,000
04 Dec 20254, Pennant Court, Wolverhampton, WV3 0DTFlatsLeasehold£132,000
11 Jul 2025Unit 4, Hollies Industrial Estate, Wolverhampton, WV2 4HEOtherFreehold£145,000
14 Nov 202553, Fisher Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LFTerracedFreehold£128,500
13 Oct 202536, Fisher Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LFTerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the WV3 0LH postcode area, located within Wolverhampton Central, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV3 0LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGraiseley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableProgress Schools - WolverhamptonOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNishkam Primary School WolverhamptonFree schools

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 0LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV3 0LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoGraiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 4HQWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miLifestyle Express177-178 Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LQWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miNijjar's Supermarket131 Owen Road, Merridale, Wolverhampton, WV3 0ANWalking directions to Nijjar's Supermarket
0.4 miSainsbury'sAlexandra Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0TEWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miGoldstar Supermarket61 Owen Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0ALWalking directions to Goldstar Supermarket

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 0LH, 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 Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about WV3 0LH

Is WV3 0LH (Wolverhampton Central) safe?

The area around WV3 0LH 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 0LH?

The median sale price around WV3 0LH 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 0LH?

There are 15 schools close to WV3 0LH, including Graiseley Primary School (Good), Progress Schools - Wolverhampton (Good) and Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV3 0LH?

The closest station to WV3 0LH is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,050 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV3 0LH?

WV3 0LH 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 0LH (Wolverhampton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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