Postcode WV6 8SB is located in a major urban area, within the Tettenhall Wightwick ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Tettenhall South area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.6 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 Tettenhall South is £53,694 per year. The nearest station is Bilbrook, about 1.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Tettenhall Green.
Tettenhall South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,835 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Tettenhall South has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tettenhall South is £53,694 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from WV6 8SB.
Tettenhall South near WV6 8SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bilbrook located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tettenhall Green | Large | Walking directions to Tettenhall Green |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 (about £277 per square foot) in Tettenhall Wightwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £390,000 | £330 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £270,000 | £275 |
| Terraced | 27 | £237,500 | £290 |
| Flats | 40 | £145,500 | £214 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £279,000 | £139,975 | £163,475 | £148,750 |
| 2017 | £305,000 | £110,000 | £179,950 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £327,500 | £170,000 | £168,750 | £159,475 |
| 2019 | £311,000 | £127,775 | £192,000 | £165,000 |
| 2020 | £315,000 | £130,000 | £178,000 | £202,000 |
| 2021 | £377,500 | £142,500 | £205,000 | £192,000 |
| 2022 | £365,000 | £150,000 | £240,000 | £213,000 |
| 2023 | £430,000 | £144,000 | £247,500 | £195,000 |
| 2024 | £420,000 | £129,750 | £250,000 | £213,500 |
| 2025 | £395,000 | £159,500 | £255,000 | £242,000 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | £117,500 | £308,500 | £222,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £214 | £182 | £187 | £168 |
| 2017 | £231 | £171 | £180 | £184 |
| 2018 | £255 | £238 | £196 | £192 |
| 2019 | £242 | £182 | £199 | £205 |
| 2020 | £258 | £188 | £203 | £241 |
| 2021 | £291 | £197 | £244 | £218 |
| 2022 | £315 | £213 | £253 | £255 |
| 2023 | £320 | £224 | £282 | £224 |
| 2024 | £322 | £201 | £265 | £265 |
| 2025 | £337 | £213 | £270 | £296 |
| 2026 | £317 | £202 | £284 | £263 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV6 8SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 2, Chilgrove Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV6 8XP | Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | Sundown, The Drive, Wolverhampton, WV6 8SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 19, Midhurst Grove, Wolverhampton, WV6 8XN | Detached | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 1, Wergs Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 9AY | Other | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 17, Saxon Court, Wolverhampton, WV6 8SA | Detached | Freehold | £724,000 |
In the WV6 8SB postcode area, located within Tettenhall South, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV6 8SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Loco | High Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QS | Walking directions to Loco |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV6 8SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jonathan Mark Crofts
Tettenhall Wightwick - Elected 7 May 2026
Warinder Juss
Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV6 8SB 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WV6 8SB in Tettenhall South is £249,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WV6 8SB, including Tettenhall College Incorporated, Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School (Good) and Tettenhall Wood School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WV6 8SB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,835 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV6 8SB is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jonathan Mark Crofts (Conservative and Unionist Party).