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WV3 0PA

Graiseley Street

Graiseley

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Detailed insights for WV3 0PA

Overview

Postcode WV3 0PA is located in a major urban area, within the Graiseley area 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 170.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wolverhampton Central is £36,481 per year. The median sale price in Graiseley is £190,000 (around £201 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £270,000. The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 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
171
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
91.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Wolverhampton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,589 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wolverhampton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

91.6%

Approximately 91.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from WV3 0PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Wolverhampton Central near WV3 0PA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV3 0PA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 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 0PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBlakenhall Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Blakenhall Recreation Ground
0.5 miSt. Peter's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Peter's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
15,974 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.92(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.35(+191%)
Other theft
29.5(+418%)
Vehicle crime
24.59(+278%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.37(+111%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
96
39.02%
African
46
18.7%
Other White
34
13.82%
Caribbean
15
6.1%
Other Black
9
3.66%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
35.98%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
19.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.36%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.48%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
133
86.36%
Other social rented
8
5.19%
Owns with a mortgage
4
2.6%
Owns outright
3
1.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
1.95%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Graiseley

Median price: £190,000
Price per sq ft: £201
Sales (last 12 months): 93
Typical range (middle 50%): £130K – £270K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £201 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£371,500£274
Semi-Detached34£247,500£238
Terraced41£162,000£175
Flats12£85,000£177

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£89,000£229,750£156,000
2026£388,000£74,500£274,500£153,000
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£179£227£184
2026£218£166£214£170
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 202649, Market Square, Wolverhampton, WV3 0NLFlatsLeasehold£93,000
05 Dec 202563, Market Square, Wolverhampton, WV3 0NLFlatsLeasehold£110,000
26 Sept 202567, Market Square, Wolverhampton, WV3 0NLFlatsLeasehold£105,000
30 Jul 202541, Market Square, Wolverhampton, WV3 0NLFlatsLeasehold£110,000
05 Nov 20258, St Marks Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0QHOtherFreehold£480,000

Schools

In the WV3 0PA postcode area, located within Wolverhampton Central, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WV3 0PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableKingsley AcademyOther independent special school
0.1 miNot applicableProgress Schools - WolverhamptonOther independent school
0.2 miPrimaryNishkam Primary School WolverhamptonFree schools

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV3 0PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV3 0PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sAlexandra Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0TEWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miAusra113 Salop Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0SRWalking directions to Ausra
0.2 miIdea8 Fold Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4LPWalking directions to Idea
0.3 miDivine Heritage27 Cleveland Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3HTWalking directions to Divine Heritage
0.3 miIcelandCleveland Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3HGWalking directions to Iceland

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 0PA, 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 020BE01010464
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV3 0PA

Is WV3 0PA (Wolverhampton Central) safe?

The area around WV3 0PA records about 171 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near WV3 0PA?

The median sale price around WV3 0PA in Graiseley is £190,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV3 0PA?

There are 18 schools close to WV3 0PA, including Kingsley Academy, Progress Schools - Wolverhampton (Good) and Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WV3 0PA?

The closest station to WV3 0PA is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 810 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV3 0PA?

WV3 0PA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,589 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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