Postcode WV3 0RA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Blakenhall Recreation Ground.
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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from WV3 0RA.
Wolverhampton Central near WV3 0RA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blakenhall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Blakenhall Recreation Ground |
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0RA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2025 | The Jubilee Christian Centre, 121, Merridale Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0RA | Other | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 138, Telecom House, Church Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4AY | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Flat 91, Telecom House, Church Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4AY | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Flat 114, Telecom House, Church Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4AY | Flats | Leasehold | £98,500 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Flat 104, Telecom House, Church Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4AY | Flats | Leasehold | £88,000 |
In the WV3 0RA postcode area, located within Wolverhampton Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 0RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Alexandra Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0TE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Ausra | 113 Salop Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0SR | Walking directions to Ausra |
| 0.2 mi | Idea | 8 Fold Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4LP | Walking directions to Idea |
| 0.3 mi | Divine Heritage | 27 Cleveland Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3HT | Walking directions to Divine Heritage |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Cleveland Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3HG | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 0RA, 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 0RA 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 0RA in Wolverhampton Central is £189,550 (about £194 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WV3 0RA, including Progress Schools - Wolverhampton (Good), Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton (Good) and Graiseley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WV3 0RA is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 774 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV3 0RA 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 0RA is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gurbax Kaur (Labour Party).