Postcode WV3 9RY is located in a major urban area, within the Graiseley area of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wolverhampton Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 170.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wolverhampton Central is £36,481 per year. The median sale price in Graiseley is £190,000 (around £201 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £270,000. The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Park.
Wolverhampton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,589 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Wolverhampton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from WV3 9RY.
Wolverhampton Central near WV3 9RY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Graiseley area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £371,500 | £274 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £247,500 | £238 |
| Terraced | 41 | £162,000 | £175 |
| Flats | 12 | £85,000 | £177 |
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 | £89,000 | £229,750 | £156,000 |
| 2026 | £388,000 | £74,500 | £274,500 | £153,000 |
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 | £179 | £227 | £184 |
| 2026 | £218 | £166 | £214 | £170 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 9RY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2026 | 31, Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9NB | Terraced | Freehold | £182,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 31, Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9NB | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 23, Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9NB | Terraced | Freehold | £218,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | Flat 21, Lawton Court, Oaks Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 9SH | Flats | Leasehold | £111,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 1, Oaks Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 9SA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £247,000 |
In the WV3 9RY postcode area, located within Wolverhampton Central, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2020. | |
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2020
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Wolverhampton Grammar School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Wolverhampton Grammar School ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Merridale Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2014. | |
Merridale Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2014
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV3 9RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Merridale Supermarket | Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RY | Walking directions to Merridale Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Muzy Mini Market | 9-11 Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RX | Walking directions to Muzy Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 96 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 53 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9QZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Alexandra Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0TE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 9RY, 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 9RY records about 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around WV3 9RY in Graiseley is £190,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to WV3 9RY, including Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton (Good), Wolverhampton Grammar School and Merridale Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WV3 9RY is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,164 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV3 9RY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,589 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 9RY is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gurbax Kaur (Labour Party).