Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Wolverhampton: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 8 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WV3 8HS.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 27 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 38 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Castlecroft Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
7crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 6.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
13GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 GP, 1 hospital, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 16 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
6green spaces
- 16.3 ha total
- largest park 12.4 ha (0.40 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.10 ha) — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
20shops & libraries
- 15 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Midcounties Co-operative, Spar, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Lidl Merry Hill Wolverhampton — 0.5 mi
In Wolverhampton, 72% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (90% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 91% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Wolverhampton, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WV3 8HS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WV3.
Average sold price by property type across the WV3 district, 2021–2026.
About WV3 8HS
WV3 8HS scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Lidl Merry Hill Wolverhampton 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WV3 8HS is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 15,737 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 38 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 24 rated Good. The nearest school is Castlecroft Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is NUFFIELD HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
