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WV6 7NX

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Perton East

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Overview

Postcode WV6 7NX is located in a major urban area, within the Perton East area of South Staffordshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Perton & Pattingham area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perton & Pattingham is £57,272 per year. The median sale price in Perton East is £315,000 (around £337 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £261,500 and £372,500. The nearest station is Bilbrook, about 1.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Perton Fields.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Perton & Pattingham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 33,391 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Perton & Pattingham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Perton & Pattingham is £57,272 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV6 7NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Perton & Pattingham near WV6 7NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bilbrook located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV6 7NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPerton FieldsLargeWalking directions to Perton Fields
0.4 miPenk Rise ParkLargeWalking directions to Penk Rise Park

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
6,720.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
6.89(-82%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.95(-73%)
Public order
2.46(-59%)
Other theft
1.97(-65%)
Vehicle crime
1.97(-70%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
90.1%
Indian
12
4.1%
Caribbean
7
2.39%
Other White
3
1.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.68%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
27.39%
Level 3 (A level)
59
25.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.09%
No qualifications
27
11.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
43.48%
Owns outright
42
36.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.91%
Other social rented
4
3.48%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Perton East

Median price: £315,000
Price per sq ft: £337
Sales (last 12 months): 27
Typical range (middle 50%): £262K – £373K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £337 per square foot) in Perton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£350,000£366
Semi-Detached6£266,250£343
Terraced1£144,000£304
Flats1£140,000£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perton East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perton East.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£224,975£167,500
2017£239,000£166,000
2018£265,000£186,500
2019£257,500£200,000
2020£290,000£199,950
2021£285,000£202,500
2022£347,475£225,000
2023£300,000£216,500
2024£310,000£277,475
2025£302,500£265,000
2026£331,000£268,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perton East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perton East.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£206£213
2017£214£190
2018£225£227
2019£246£211
2020£250£239
2021£286£258
2022£297£287
2023£326£315
2024£329£298
2025£326£326
2026£351£356
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perton East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Perton East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV6 7NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV6 7NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 202641, Gainsborough Drive, Wolverhampton, WV6 7NRDetachedFreehold£315,000
26 Sept 202518, Gainsborough Drive, Wolverhampton, WV6 7NRFlatsLeasehold£140,000
01 Jul 20261, Sutherland Grove, Wolverhampton, WV6 7PADetachedFreehold£380,000
16 Jun 20266, Sutherland Grove, Wolverhampton, WV6 7PASemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
28 Nov 202527, Sutherland Grove, Wolverhampton, WV6 7PASemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the WV6 7NX postcode area, located within Perton & Pattingham, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for WV6 7NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miMiddle deemed secondaryPerton Middle SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.2 miPrimaryPerton Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimaryWoodthorne Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV6 7NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV6 7NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury'sColeridge Drive, Wolverhampton, WV6 7QHWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Staffordshire district.

Band A£1,542
Band B£1,800
Band C£2,057
Band D£2,314
Band E£2,828
Band F£3,342
Band G£3,856
Band H£4,627

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 WV6 7NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Penny Allen

Perton East - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Mike Wood

Kingswinford and South Staffordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSouth StaffordshireE07000196
Parliamentary ConstituencyKingswinford and South StaffordshireE14001316
WardPerton EastE05015069
ParishPertonE04008976
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Perton & PattinghamE02006982
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Staffordshire 015DE01029662
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV6 7NX

Is WV6 7NX (Perton & Pattingham) safe?

The area around WV6 7NX records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 public order.

What is the average house price near WV6 7NX?

The median sale price around WV6 7NX in Perton East is £315,000 (about £337 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV6 7NX?

There are 7 schools close to WV6 7NX, including Perton Middle School (Good), Perton Primary Academy (Good) and Woodthorne Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around WV6 7NX?

WV6 7NX scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 33,391 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV6 7NX (Perton & Pattingham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire covering WV6 7NX is Mike Wood (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Penny Allen (Independent).