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WV3 8JG

Woodbank Road

Tettenhall Wightwick

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Detailed insights for WV3 8JG

Overview

Postcode WV3 8JG is located in a major urban area, within the Tettenhall Wightwick ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Castlecroft area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castlecroft is £53,447 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 2.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Protected community nature area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
36%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Castlecroft has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,193 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Castlecroft has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36%

Approximately 36.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Castlecroft is £53,447 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV3 8JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Castlecroft near WV3 8JG 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV3 8JG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miProtected community nature areaSmallWalking directions to Protected community nature area

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
1,652.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.8(-31%)
Vehicle crime
5.89(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.82(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.29(-41%)
Public order
4.29(-29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
84.85%
Indian
11
3.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.37%
African
6
2.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.35%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
26.72%
No qualifications
61
26.29%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
32.35%
Owns with a mortgage
33
24.26%
Owns outright
31
22.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.24%
Other social rented
5
3.68%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Tettenhall Wightwick

Median price£249,500
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £354K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 (about £277 per square foot) in Tettenhall Wightwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tettenhall Wightwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£390,000£330
Semi-Detached22£270,000£275
Terraced27£237,500£290
Flats40£145,500£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tettenhall Wightwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tettenhall Wightwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,000£139,975£163,475£148,750
2017£305,000£110,000£179,950£165,000
2018£327,500£170,000£168,750£159,475
2019£311,000£127,775£192,000£165,000
2020£315,000£130,000£178,000£202,000
2021£377,500£142,500£205,000£192,000
2022£365,000£150,000£240,000£213,000
2023£430,000£144,000£247,500£195,000
2024£420,000£129,750£250,000£213,500
2025£395,000£159,500£255,000£242,000
2026£365,000£117,500£308,500£222,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tettenhall Wightwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tettenhall Wightwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£182£187£168
2017£231£171£180£184
2018£255£238£196£192
2019£242£182£199£205
2020£258£188£203£241
2021£291£197£244£218
2022£315£213£253£255
2023£320£224£282£224
2024£322£201£265£265
2025£337£213£270£296
2026£317£202£284£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tettenhall Wightwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tettenhall Wightwick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 8JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 8JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 202697, Windmill Lane, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
15 Jan 202691, Windmill Lane, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HNDetachedFreehold£405,000
19 Jun 202557, Windmill Lane, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£257,000
06 Jun 202553, Windmill Lane, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£269,000
19 Sept 202536, Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£247,500

Schools

In the WV3 8JG postcode area, located within Castlecroft, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV3 8JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySmestow AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryCastlecroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBhylls Acre Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 8JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Mark Crofts

Tettenhall Wightwick - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Warinder Juss

Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton WestE14001596
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CastlecroftE02002167
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 019DE01010552
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV3 8JG

Is WV3 8JG (Castlecroft) safe?

The area around WV3 8JG records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WV3 8JG?

The median sale price around WV3 8JG in Castlecroft is £249,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV3 8JG?

There are 9 schools close to WV3 8JG, including Smestow Academy, Castlecroft Primary School (Good) and Bhylls Acre Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV3 8JG?

WV3 8JG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,193 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV3 8JG (Castlecroft) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV3 8JG is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jonathan Mark Crofts (Conservative and Unionist Party).