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WV9 5NR

Emsworth Crescent

Oxley

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Detailed insights for WV9 5NR

Overview

Postcode WV9 5NR is located in a major urban area, within the Oxley area of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Pendeford area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pendeford is £43,713 per year. The median sale price in Oxley is £214,500 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £177,250 and £261,000. The nearest station is Bilbrook, about 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Tebworth Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
46.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Pendeford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,468 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Pendeford has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.9%

Approximately 46.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Pendeford is £43,713 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 217 ft away from WV9 5NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Pendeford near WV9 5NR 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV9 5NR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTebworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Tebworth Park

Area Profile

Population
200
Population density
2,638.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
53.94(+520%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.74(+3%)
Other theft
15.61(+174%)
Vehicle crime
7.81(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.39(-12%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
102
50.5%
Other White
25
12.38%
Indian
19
9.41%
Caribbean
18
8.91%
Other Asian
9
4.46%
Total population: 202

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
47
29.56%
No qualifications
35
22.01%
Level 3 (A level)
27
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
13.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
10.69%
Total 16+ residents: 159

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
44.9%
Owns with a mortgage
23
23.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
13.27%
Owns outright
12
12.24%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.06%
Total households: 98

Property prices in Oxley

Median price: £214,500
Price per sq ft: £270
Sales (last 12 months): 124
Typical range (middle 50%): £177K – £261K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £214,500 (about £270 per square foot) in Oxley area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oxley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£290,000£298
Semi-Detached48£225,000£263
Terraced39£190,000£234
Flats10£117,500£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oxley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212,000£88,000£145,625£125,000
2017£220,975£70,000£155,000£136,950
2018£232,000£79,450£164,475£139,000
2019£232,725£81,000£162,000£143,750
2020£234,950£85,000£175,000£164,750
2021£245,000£97,500£187,000£166,000
2022£290,498£95,250£205,000£180,000
2023£310,000£122,000£224,000£166,000
2024£313,500£109,000£230,000£180,000
2025£280,000£115,000£219,950£190,000
2026£290,000£111,000£225,000£187,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£136£198£156
2017£201£126£185£169
2018£219£150£212£176
2019£207£145£189£163
2020£226£152£195£197
2021£239£146£215£176
2022£270£190£239£215
2023£288£182£241£209
2024£279£180£266£235
2025£290£174£261£226
2026£299£184£274£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oxley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV9 5NR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV9 5NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202531, Whitburn Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NJFlatsLeasehold£90,000
11 Feb 202636, Hambledon Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5PAFlatsLeasehold£85,000
13 Feb 20267, Babworth Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5LXFlatsLeasehold£85,000
23 Jun 202543, Penshaw Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,000
14 Nov 202583, Penshaw Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the WV9 5NR postcode area, located within Pendeford, there are 5 primary and 2 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 WV9 5NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miSecondaryOrmiston NEW AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miPrimaryRakegate Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV9 5NR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV9 5NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisonsBlaydon Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5PGWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miMorrisons DailyBlaydon Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miCostcutterChetton Green, Wolverhampton, WV10 6ERWalking directions to Costcutter

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 WV9 5NR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joe Berg

Oxley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Warinder Juss

Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton WestE14001596
WardOxleyE05014850
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PendefordE02002151
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 003AE01010496
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1981-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WV9 5NR

Is WV9 5NR (Pendeford) safe?

The area around WV9 5NR records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near WV9 5NR?

The median sale price around WV9 5NR in Oxley is £214,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV9 5NR?

There are 8 schools close to WV9 5NR, including St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School (Good), Ormiston NEW Academy (Good) and Rakegate Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around WV9 5NR?

WV9 5NR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,468 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV9 5NR (Pendeford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV9 5NR is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joe Berg (Reform UK).