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WV3 Area Report

South Staffordshire

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£218,754
Median Price
Postcode district (WV3)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (WV3)
16
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WV3

Rental Yield
4.3
Price Growth
6.5
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.7
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (WV3)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

265
Crimes/month
73
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 259
2025-05: 269
2025-06: 261
2025-07: 290
2025-08: 247
2025-09: 221
2025-10: 229
2025-11: 177
2025-12: 198
2026-01: 264
2026-02: 265
2026-03: 265
2025-042026-03

↓ 10% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (South Staffordshire)

DECILE 7/10 — 60–70% (less deprived)

South Staffordshire has below-average deprivation, in the top 40% of least-deprived areas.

income
7
employment
6
education
6
health
7
crime
8
housing
6
environment
7

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for South Staffordshire (the HPI is only published at LAD level). WV3 spans 2 local authorities; South Staffordshire is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the WV3-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£299,841
South Staffordshire average
+0.9%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£437,945
Detached
£269,053
Semi-Detached
£230,058
Terraced
£145,059
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £123,812
01/12/2003: £145,933
01/12/2004: £164,365
01/12/2005: £171,687
01/12/2006: £175,720
01/12/2007: £197,204
01/12/2008: £181,470
01/12/2009: £176,992
01/12/2010: £176,900
01/12/2011: £172,407
01/12/2012: £172,525
01/12/2013: £172,807
01/12/2014: £184,850
01/12/2015: £192,894
01/12/2016: £198,075
01/12/2017: £210,710
01/12/2018: £219,339
01/12/2019: £223,143
01/12/2020: £243,575
01/12/2021: £259,146
01/12/2022: £286,122
01/12/2023: £279,457
01/12/2024: £297,126
01/12/2025: £299,841
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

8
Primary
3
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
4
Independent
16
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in WV3 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£325,000
386 sales
Semi-detached
£243,500
552 sales
Terraced
£165,000
488 sales
Flat
£105,000
250 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for South Staffordshire. For the headline WV3 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+0.9%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
South Staffordshire
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,444/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Air Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
5
Grade II

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

25/100

Limited walkability - car or public transport recommended for most errands.

Within ½ mile:6 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.5°C
Avg Temperature
860mm
Annual Rainfall
2598h
Sunshine/Year
20.6 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 14.7°C, OvercastHumidity: 74%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

46 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.1/5
Average Rating
78%
Rated Good or Very Good
46
Total Establishments
Bantock House & ParkRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Mings Chinese KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop
3/5
BakersbrewRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Kaptin KormaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
3/5
CharnwoodCaring Premises
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

28%
Renewable Energy
213g
CO₂/kWh
high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 53.0%wind 27.5%nuclear 12.5%biomass 3.6%imports 3.5%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

133m
Highabove sea level

At 133m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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