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WV3 9PX

Larches Lane

Park

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Overview

Postcode WV3 9PX is located in a major urban area, within the Park ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the West Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Park is £43,532 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

West Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,433 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9%

Approximately 9.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in West Park is £43,532 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from WV3 9PX.

Flood risk

No risk

West Park near WV3 9PX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV3 9PX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV3 9PX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWest ParkLargeWalking directions to West Park

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
9,040.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.34(+43%)
Vehicle crime
13.51(+108%)
Shoplifting
10.94(+26%)
Public order
10.3(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.65(+32%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
62.1%
Other White
24
7.64%
Other
17
5.41%
Indian
13
4.14%
African
11
3.5%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
40.59%
No qualifications
53
19.56%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
44.52%
Owns with a mortgage
36
23.23%
Owns outright
27
17.42%
Other social rented
11
7.1%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.52%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Park

Median price£196,000
Price per sq ft£205
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £293K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£357,500£280
Semi-Detached27£246,000£238
Terraced20£189,500£199
Flats29£103,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£387,500£90,000£133,750£125,500
2017£287,000£73,750£146,000£146,375
2018£272,500£89,225£161,000£135,000
2019£263,750£80,250£170,000£145,000
2020£285,000£70,000£187,000£148,000
2021£278,750£105,000£245,000£175,000
2022£372,500£99,950£222,500£173,500
2023£338,500£100,000£237,000£165,000
2024£351,250£100,000£218,750£190,000
2025£380,000£105,250£245,000£195,000
2026£291,250£97,500£225,000£179,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£136£126£110
2017£195£130£131£131
2018£196£139£147£132
2019£220£124£172£130
2020£218£124£153£136
2021£241£155£178£147
2022£293£165£201£167
2023£272£171£206£165
2024£254£166£202£196
2025£279£168£222£189
2026£288£177£205£168
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 9PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 9PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 202610, Rupert Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 9NSTerracedFreehold£213,250
08 Sept 202540, Rupert Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 9NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
06 May 20266, Haden Hill, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PTTerracedFreehold£175,000
18 Nov 202522A, Haden Hill, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PTFlatsFreehold£1,500,000
01 Oct 202515, Haden Hill, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PTTerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the WV3 9PX postcode area, located within West Park, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV3 9PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableWolverhampton Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Jude's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMerridale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 9PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV3 9PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local53 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9QZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miLifestyle Express96 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PSWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.1 miPremier Tettenhall Supermarket1e Clark Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9NWWalking directions to Premier Tettenhall Supermarket
0.2 miMuzy Mini Market9-11 Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RXWalking directions to Muzy Mini Market
0.3 miMerridale SupermarketMerridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RYWalking directions to Merridale Supermarket

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 9PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig John Collingswood

Park - 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
WardParkE05014851
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West ParkE02002165
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 017AE01010506
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV3 9PX

Is WV3 9PX (West Park) safe?

The area around WV3 9PX records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV3 9PX?

The median sale price around WV3 9PX in West Park is £196,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV3 9PX?

There are 20 schools close to WV3 9PX, including Wolverhampton Grammar School, St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy (Good) and Merridale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV3 9PX?

The closest station to WV3 9PX is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,555 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV3 9PX?

WV3 9PX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,433 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV3 9PX (West Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV3 9PX is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Craig John Collingswood (Labour Party).