Postcode report
WV3 7ET Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WV3 7ET: area rating, property, schools and local change
WV3 7ET is a postcode in Graiseley, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WV3 7ET, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WV3 7ET are housing and safety, while property market signals 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 WV3 7ET is based on Wolverhampton 026 Census 2021. It covers 7,636 residents, 4,402 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 7% 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 7/10.
For property prices near WV3 7ET, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WV3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £192k from 64 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WV3 7ET 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 5 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 WV3 7ET 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 WV3 7ET is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 16 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 WV3 7ET
Is WV3 7ET a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 25% 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 WV3 7ET?
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 WV3 7ET?
12 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 WV3 7ET?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WV3 7ET?
LocaleIQ matched WV3 7ET to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WV3 7ET?
The latest median sold price is £192k based on 64 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WV3 7ET?
LocaleIQ currently shows 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.