Postcode report
Is WV10 7JP a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WV10 7JP: area rating, property, schools and local change
WV10 7JP is a postcode in Featherstone, Sharehill & Saredon, South Staffordshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WV10 7JP, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WV10 7JP are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WV10 7JP is based on South Staffordshire 006 Census 2021. It covers 9,544 residents, 568 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near WV10 7JP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WV10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £175k from 52 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WV10 7JP can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WV10 7JP by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WV10 7JP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WV10 7JP
Is WV10 7JP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 29% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WV10 7JP?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WV10 7JP?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WV10 7JP?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WV10 7JP?
LocaleIQ matched WV10 7JP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WV10 7JP?
The latest median sold price is £175k based on 52 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WV10 7JP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.