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WV9 5RF

Armstead Road

Oxley

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Detailed insights for WV9 5RF

Overview

Postcode WV9 5RF is located in a major urban area, within the Oxley ward 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 nearest station is Bilbrook, about 1.6 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
62.4%
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 the United Kingdom, 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

62.4%

Approximately 62.4% 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 36 ft away from WV9 5RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Pendeford near WV9 5RF 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV9 5RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTebworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Tebworth Park

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
7,197.7 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
236
62.93%
Other White
61
16.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
5.6%
Caribbean
17
4.53%
Indian
11
2.93%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
92
31.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
73
25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
16.44%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
102
61.82%
Owns with a mortgage
25
15.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.3%
Shared ownership
11
6.67%
Owns outright
8
4.85%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Oxley

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £256K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £275 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
Detached33£285,000£292
Semi-Detached56£216,000£267
Terraced41£186,900£239
Flats12£119,975£195

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£296£210£280£270
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV9 5RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV9 5RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202580, Armstead Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5RFDetachedFreehold£272,000
30 Sept 20257, Lavender Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
05 Sept 20259, Lavender Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,500
30 Jul 20257, Lavender Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5SBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£136,900
24 Jul 202511, Lavender Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5SBDetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

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

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

Requires improvement

0.5 miSecondaryOrmiston NEW AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryDovecotes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV9 5RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV9 5RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisonsBlaydon Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5PGWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miMorrisons DailyBlaydon Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 5RF, 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 Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV9 5RF

Is WV9 5RF (Pendeford) safe?

The area around WV9 5RF 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 5RF?

The median sale price around WV9 5RF in Pendeford is £210,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV9 5RF?

There are 7 schools close to WV9 5RF, including St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School (Requires improvement), Ormiston NEW Academy (Good) and Dovecotes Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV9 5RF?

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

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