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WV4 6SY

Wordsworth Avenue

Ettingshall South & Spring Vale

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Overview

Postcode WV4 6SY 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 Ettingshall Park area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ettingshall Park is £44,146 per year. The nearest station is Coseley, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Weddell Wynd.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Ettingshall Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Ettingshall Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ettingshall Park is £44,146 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from WV4 6SY.

Flood risk

No risk

Ettingshall Park near WV4 6SY 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV4 6SY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWeddell WyndLargeWalking directions to Weddell Wynd

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
5,046.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.69(-59%)
Vehicle crime
9.66(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.24(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.81(-83%)
Public order
1.21(-80%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
205
53.66%
British
111
29.06%
Other
31
8.12%
Caribbean
8
2.09%
Other Asian
6
1.57%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
25.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
76
24.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
17.95%
Level 3 (A level)
46
14.74%
Other
24
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
45.08%
Owns with a mortgage
43
35.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.3%
Social rents from council
6
4.92%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV4 6SY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV4 6SY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 20251, Beverley Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV4 6SZSemi-DetachedFreehold£166,000
26 Mar 20266, Crabtree Close, Wolverhampton, WV4 6PUDetachedFreehold£305,000
28 Nov 20258, Laburnum Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 6PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£196,000
23 Mar 2026128, Birmingham New Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 6NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
07 Oct 202513, Needwood Drive, Wolverhampton, WV4 6BTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£54,000

Schools

In the WV4 6SY postcode area, located within Ettingshall Park, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV4 6SY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySpring Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryLanesfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHill Avenue AcademyAcademy sponsor led

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 6SY, 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)Ettingshall ParkE02002180
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 032CE01010536
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV4 6SY

Is WV4 6SY (Ettingshall Park) safe?

The area around WV4 6SY records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6SY?

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

What schools are near WV4 6SY?

There are 15 schools close to WV4 6SY, including Spring Vale Primary School (Outstanding), Lanesfield Primary School (Good) and Hill Avenue Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV4 6SY?

WV4 6SY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,696 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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