Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Wolverhampton: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 10 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 WV6 8XF.
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?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 29 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 38 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Regis Church of England Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
8crimes 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.
- 8 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 6.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
12GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11 GP, 1 hospital, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LAKESIDE — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 19 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
10green spaces
- 31.5 ha total
- largest park 9.1 ha (0.20 mi away)
Nearest: Redhouse Road Allotment Site — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
20shops & libraries
- 15 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Spar…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Tettenhall — 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 WV6 8XF.
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 WV6.
Average sold price by property type across the WV6 district, 2021–2026.
About WV6 8XF
WV6 8XF scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WV6 8XF is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 21,804 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 38 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is Tettenhall Wood School, within a short walk.
There were 8 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LAKESIDE, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is NUFFIELD HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
