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WV4 6JL

Ettingshall North

Wolverhampton

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Detailed insights for WV4 6JL

Overview

Postcode WV4 6JL 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 90.7 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 Ettingshall is £44,185 per year. The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Weddell Wynd.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Ettingshall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,583 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ettingshall has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.3%

Approximately 39.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 137 ft away from WV4 6JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Ettingshall near WV4 6JL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV4 6JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Priestfield (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Priestfield (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

The Crescent (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to The Crescent (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV4 6JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWeddell WyndLargeWalking directions to Weddell Wynd
0.3 miWard Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Ward Street Park

Area Profile

Population
572
Population density
3,012.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.39(+25%)
Vehicle crime
13.99(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.56(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.43(-40%)
Other theft
6.43(+13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
36.93%
Indian
87
15.16%
Other White
76
13.24%
African
65
11.32%
Other
27
4.7%
Total population: 574

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
27.85%
No qualifications
99
23.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
73
17.68%
Level 3 (A level)
57
13.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 413

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
83
35.47%
Owns with a mortgage
65
27.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
54
23.08%
Owns outright
18
7.69%
Other social rented
9
3.85%
Total households: 234

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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV4 6JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV4 6JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Newlyn House, Millfields Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 6JGOtherFreehold£13,500,000
03 Jul 202615, Uxbridge Close, Wolverhampton, WV2 2AXDetachedFreehold£395,000
17 Dec 202516, Turnhouse Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV2 2ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
25 Jul 20257, Turnhouse Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV2 2ANTerracedFreehold£180,000
27 Feb 2026107, Spring Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 6JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the WV4 6JL postcode area, located within Ettingshall, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV4 6JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWolverhampton Vocational Training CentreFree schools special

Good

0.4 miNurseryWindsor Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBilston Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV4 6JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV4 6JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miDrinks Hub50 Ward Street, Ettingshall, WV2 2NTWalking directions to Drinks Hub
0.4 miNew Street SupermarketFrost Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2LRWalking directions to New Street 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 WV4 6JL, 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 029EE01010455
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WV4 6JL

Is WV4 6JL (Ettingshall) safe?

The area around WV4 6JL records about 91 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 6JL?

The median sale price around WV4 6JL 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 6JL?

There are 17 schools close to WV4 6JL, including Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre (Good), Windsor Nursery School (Good) and Bilston Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV4 6JL?

The closest station to WV4 6JL is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 838 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV4 6JL?

WV4 6JL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,583 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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