Postcode WV3 8JW 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Castlecroft is £43,500 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 3.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Castlecroft has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Castlecroft has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.6% 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.
The average income of residents in Castlecroft is £43,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV3 8JW.
Castlecroft near WV3 8JW 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £297,450 in Tettenhall Wightwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 79 | £402,500 |
| Flats | 32 | £139,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £257,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Tettenhall Wightwick
In the WV3 8JW postcode area, located within Castlecroft, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.