Postcode WV9 5RX 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 very low crime levels, with around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fordhouses is £45,412 per year. The nearest station is Bilbrook located about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 29.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Fordhouses is £45,412 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from WV9 5RX.
Fordhouses near WV9 5RX 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £219,950 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 | 39 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £116,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £186,075 |
10 year median price trend in Oxley
In the WV9 5RX postcode area, located within Fordhouses, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV9 5RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Blaydon Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5PG | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Chetton Green, Wolverhampton, WV10 6ER | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Blaydon Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.