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WV9 5NU

Emsworth Crescent

Oxley

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Detailed insights for WV9 5NU

Overview

Postcode WV9 5NU 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 £208,500 (around £277 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 7 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
45.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

45.1%

Approximately 45.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV9 5NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Pendeford near WV9 5NU 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 5NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTebworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Tebworth Park

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
4,262 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
181
64.18%
Caribbean
21
7.45%
Other White
20
7.09%
Indian
13
4.61%
African
12
4.26%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
24.2%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
24.2%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
60
45.11%
Owns outright
27
20.3%
Owns with a mortgage
27
20.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.53%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Oxley

Median price: £208,500
Price per sq ft: £277
Sales (last 12 months): 132
Typical range (middle 50%): £177K – £261K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 (about £277 per square foot) in Oxley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £412,000.

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
Detached32£285,000£298
Semi-Detached50£218,500£267
Terraced39£186,900£230
Flats11£119,950£206

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£116,000£219,950£190,000
2026£287,500£125,000£227,475£180,000
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£179£261£226
2026£299£210£280£244
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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV9 5NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV9 5NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202547, Emsworth Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£273,000
14 Apr 202533, Emsworth Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,000
02 Jul 20253, Chaldon Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,000
11 Feb 202636, Hambledon Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5PAFlatsLeasehold£85,000
23 Oct 2025142, Renton Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6XHSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the WV9 5NU postcode area, located within Pendeford, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV9 5NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

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 5NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV9 5NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyBlaydon Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miMorrisonsBlaydon Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5PGWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miOne Stop66 Oxley Moor Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6TUWalking directions to One Stop

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 5NU, 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 5NU

Is WV9 5NU (Pendeford) safe?

The area around WV9 5NU 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WV9 5NU?

The median sale price around WV9 5NU in Oxley is £208,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV9 5NU?

There are 9 schools close to WV9 5NU, including St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School (Requires improvement), Ormiston NEW Academy (Good) and Rakegate Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV9 5NU?

WV9 5NU 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 5NU (Pendeford) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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