Postcode WV9 5LB is located in a major urban area, within the Oxley ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Fordhouses area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fordhouses is £40,800 per year. The nearest station is Bilbrook located about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Fordhouses has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,710 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Fordhouses has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Fordhouses is £40,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from WV9 5LB.
Fordhouses near WV9 5LB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bilbrook located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £219,975 in Oxley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £412,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £288,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £116,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £187,500 |
10 year median price trend in Oxley
In the WV9 5LB postcode area, located within Fordhouses, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV9 5LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Blaydon Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5PG | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Blaydon Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Chetton Green, Wolverhampton, WV10 6ER | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.