Postcode WV3 7AH 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 high crime levels, with around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below 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, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cenotaph.
Wolverhampton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Wolverhampton Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.9% 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 7AH.
Wolverhampton Central near WV3 7AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cenotaph | Small | Walking directions to Cenotaph |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 7AH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | 130, Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 110, Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £216,500 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 103, Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LJ | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 144A, Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BG | Other | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 122, Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BG | Detached | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the WV3 7AH postcode area, located within Wolverhampton Central, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 7AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 136-140 Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BG | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 248 Jeffcock Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7AH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Prime Supermarket | 134 Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LQ | Walking directions to Prime Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Banga Stores | 59a Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LW | Walking directions to Banga Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Wolves Mini Market | 70 Burleigh Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0HN | Walking directions to Wolves Mini Market |
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 7AH, 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 7AH records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7AH in Wolverhampton Central is £189,550 (about £194 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WV3 7AH, including Bantock Primary School (Good), The Royal School, Wolverhampton (Good) and Woodfield Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WV3 7AH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,579 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 7AH is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gurbax Kaur (Labour Party).