Postcode WV6 8AE is located in a major urban area, within the Tettenhall Wightwick ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Castlecroft area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Castlecroft is £43,500 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 2.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Protected community nature area.
Castlecroft has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Castlecroft has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Castlecroft is £43,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from WV6 8AE.
Castlecroft near WV6 8AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Protected community nature area | Small | Walking directions to Protected community nature area |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £297,450 in Tettenhall Wightwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 79 | £402,500 |
| Flats | 32 | £139,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £257,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Tettenhall Wightwick
In the WV6 8AE postcode area, located within Castlecroft, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV6 8AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Cygnet Close, Wolverhampton, WV6 8XR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Finchfield Hill, Wolverhampton, WV3 9EN | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.