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WV4 6NL

Bate Street

Ettingshall South & Spring Vale

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Detailed insights for WV4 6NL

Overview

Postcode WV4 6NL is located in a major urban area, within the Ettingshall South & Spring Vale ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Woodcross area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodcross is £43,085 per year. The nearest station is Coseley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Woodcross has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Woodcross has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Woodcross is £43,085 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from WV4 6NL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Coseley located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV4 6NL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Coseley

N/A

Walking directions to Coseley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
5,008.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.39(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.53(+58%)
Vehicle crime
7.69(+18%)
Other theft
5.12(-10%)
Public order
3.84(-37%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
211
69.41%
Indian
39
12.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.63%
Other White
8
2.63%
Other
7
2.3%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
23.5%
Level 3 (A level)
52
22.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
21.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
14.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.83%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
44.44%
Owns with a mortgage
34
29.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.97%
Social rents from council
13
11.11%
Other social rented
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £255K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £420,000.

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 South & Spring Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£335,000£268
Semi-Detached51£210,000£252
Terraced18£177,000£237
Flats8£119,275£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£59,000£126,500£102,000
2017£177,500£59,000£130,000£120,000
2018£180,000£70,000£135,000£115,000
2019£212,500£76,000£152,000£134,750
2020£186,500£89,000£151,000£160,000
2021£260,000£78,000£170,500£158,750
2022£304,000£81,000£187,000£171,500
2023£280,000£75,000£210,000£175,000
2024£275,000£89,500£205,100£215,000
2025£337,500£93,000£202,000£210,000
2026£323,750£140,975£215,000£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£103£132£130
2017£189£112£156£141
2018£197£117£164£131
2019£197£125£181£163
2020£213£139£173£194
2021£238£134£189£207
2022£253£158£228£206
2023£275£117£237£210
2024£254£170£238£299
2025£317£157£232£243
2026£247£230£283£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ettingshall South & Spring Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV4 6NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV4 6NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20256, Bate Street, Wolverhampton, WV4 6NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
12 Sept 20256, Brynmawr Road, Bilston, WV14 9BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
26 Jan 202632, Lane Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 6NGDetachedFreehold£145,000
31 Mar 202614, Brough Close, Wolverhampton, WV4 6LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
16 May 20259, Brough Close, Wolverhampton, WV4 6LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,500

Schools

In the WV4 6NL postcode area, located within Woodcross, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV4 6NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHill Avenue AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryLanesfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryManor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores 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 6NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob Greenway

Ettingshall South & Spring Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Pat McFadden

Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton South EastE14001595
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WoodcrossE02002182
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 034DE01010538
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV4 6NL

Is WV4 6NL (Woodcross) safe?

The area around WV4 6NL records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6NL?

The median sale price around WV4 6NL in Woodcross is £205,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV4 6NL?

There are 14 schools close to WV4 6NL, including Hill Avenue Academy (Outstanding), Lanesfield Primary School (Good) and Manor Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV4 6NL?

The closest station to WV4 6NL is Coseley, about 1,439 m away.

How deprived is the area around WV4 6NL?

WV4 6NL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,723 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV4 6NL (Woodcross) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV4 6NL is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Greenway (Reform UK).