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WV3 7BL

Birches Barn Road

Graiseley

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Overview

Postcode WV3 7BL is located in a major urban area, within the Graiseley ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bradmore area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bradmore is £53,705 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 1.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bantock Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Bradmore has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,281 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bradmore has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Bradmore is £53,705 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV3 7BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Bradmore near WV3 7BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV3 7BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBantock ParkLargeWalking directions to Bantock Park
0.3 miCenotaphSmallWalking directions to Cenotaph

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
5,081.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.25(-37%)
Shoplifting
17.04(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.86(+8%)
Other theft
5.9(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.59(-57%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
61.8%
Indian
59
15.65%
Pakistani
19
5.04%
Caribbean
13
3.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
2.92%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
43.33%
Level 3 (A level)
51
17%
No qualifications
39
13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.33%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
77
50%
Owns outright
56
36.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.49%
Other social rented
5
3.25%
Shared ownership
3
1.95%
Total households: 154

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 7BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 7BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Oct 202558, Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BNTerracedFreehold£202,500
22 Jul 202552, Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
30 Apr 202558, Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BNTerracedFreehold£145,000
18 Mar 202526, Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£237,840
01 Aug 202575, Hughes Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV3 7AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the WV3 7BL postcode area, located within Bradmore, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV3 7BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBantock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMerridale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWoodfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 7BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV3 7BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express13 Birches Barn Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCostcutter20 Trysull Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7HUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miJeffock Road Stores3 Jeffcock Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7AEWalking directions to Jeffock Road Stores
0.3 miWolves Mini Market70 Burleigh Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0HNWalking directions to Wolves Mini Market
0.3 miBudgens136-140 Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BGWalking directions to Budgens

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 7BL, 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)BradmoreE02002174
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 026BE01010468
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV3 7BL

Is WV3 7BL (Bradmore) safe?

The area around WV3 7BL records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV3 7BL?

The median sale price around WV3 7BL in Bradmore is £189,550 (about £194 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV3 7BL?

There are 14 schools close to WV3 7BL, including Bantock Primary School (Good), Merridale Primary School (Good) and Woodfield Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV3 7BL?

WV3 7BL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,281 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV3 7BL (Bradmore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV3 7BL is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gurbax Kaur (Labour Party).