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WV4 6BQ

Millport Road

Ettingshall North

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Detailed insights for WV4 6BQ

Overview

Postcode WV4 6BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Ettingshall North ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ettingshall area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ettingshall is £44,185 per year. The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Weddell Wynd.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Ettingshall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,193 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ettingshall has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ettingshall is £44,185 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV4 6BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ettingshall near WV4 6BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV4 6BQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Priestfield (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Priestfield (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV4 6BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWeddell WyndLargeWalking directions to Weddell Wynd

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
7,549 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.33(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.83(+49%)
Vehicle crime
6.42(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.62(-48%)
Other theft
5.22(-8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
54
23.28%
Indian
52
22.41%
African
34
14.66%
Other
25
10.78%
Other White
19
8.19%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
35.67%
No qualifications
34
19.88%
Level 3 (A level)
24
14.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
36
36.36%
Owns with a mortgage
34
34.34%
Owns outright
19
19.19%
Other forms of private rent
8
8.08%
Social rents from council
2
2.02%
Total households: 99

Property prices in Ettingshall North

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£153K – £264K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Ettingshall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ettingshall North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£325,000£304
Semi-Detached29£205,000£215
Terraced18£202,500£240
Flats8£112,500£148

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ettingshall North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ettingshall North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,975£75,000£127,500£127,950
2017£194,950£75,000£131,495£112,500
2018£199,950£92,750£143,100£116,000
2019£212,950£77,500£164,950£139,950
2020£225,000£98,000£169,950£142,000
2021£269,000£96,250£170,000£140,000
2022£276,475£89,000£170,000£147,000
2023£317,000£115,000£188,500£180,250
2024£261,000£115,000£191,000£153,500
2025£300,000£115,000£205,000£179,000
2026£324,000£117,500£220,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ettingshall North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ettingshall North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£123£156£158
2017£181£137£155£141
2018£211£125£176£150
2019£220£126£188£179
2020£223£156£197£169
2021£224£158£198£167
2022£278£163£201£194
2023£283£175£233£219
2024£281£181£211£191
2025£294£171£223£235
2026£304£164£252£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ettingshall North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ettingshall North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV4 6BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV4 6BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Nov 20257, Millport Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 6BQFlatsLeasehold£70,000
24 Oct 202510, Millport Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 6BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,500
08 Aug 202519, Millport Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 6BQFlatsLeasehold£116,600
22 May 20256, Millport Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 6BQTerracedFreehold£215,000
20 Feb 202639, Greenock Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV4 6BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the WV4 6BQ postcode area, located within Ettingshall, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV4 6BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryParkfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNurseryWindsor Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySpring Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No amenities 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 WV4 6BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jeszemma Rose Howl

Ettingshall North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Pat McFadden

Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton South EastE14001595
WardEttingshall NorthE05014844
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)EttingshallE02002177
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 029AE01010449
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2006-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WV4 6BQ

Is WV4 6BQ (Ettingshall) safe?

The area around WV4 6BQ records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WV4 6BQ?

The median sale price around WV4 6BQ in Ettingshall is £220,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV4 6BQ?

There are 18 schools close to WV4 6BQ, including Parkfield Primary School (Good), Windsor Nursery School (Good) and Spring Vale Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV4 6BQ?

The closest station to WV4 6BQ is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 1,192 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV4 6BQ?

WV4 6BQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,193 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV4 6BQ (Ettingshall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV4 6BQ is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jeszemma Rose Howl (Labour Party).