Postcode report
WV10 8LD Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WV10 8LD: area rating, property, schools and local change
WV10 8LD is a postcode in Bushbury North, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WV10 8LD, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WV10 8LD are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity 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 8LD is based on Wolverhampton 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,278 residents, 3,687 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 46% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 43% 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 1/10.
For property prices near WV10 8LD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WV10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £175k from 66 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WV10 8LD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WV10 8LD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WV10 8LD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 street-disruption records 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 8LD
Is WV10 8LD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 7% 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 8LD?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WV10 8LD?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WV10 8LD?
LocaleIQ matched WV10 8LD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WV10 8LD?
The latest median sold price is £175k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WV10 8LD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.