The UK Postcode Database

WV3 8LS

a postcode in Wolverhampton

Introduced in January 1980
WV3 8LS Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with WV3 8LS

The Avenue - 33 properties, USRN 44849440

York Road - 1 property, USRN 44858450

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.5758 / 52°34'32"N

Longitude: -2.1793 / 2°10'45"W

UTM Reference: 30U 555616 5825401

OS Easting: 387947

OS Northing: 297568

OS Grid: SO879975

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR 11P.30

Mapcode Global: WHBFY.HJG5

Open Location Code: 9C4VHRGC+87

Maidenhead Locator System: IO82vn88

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 5b1

  • Ethnically Diverse Suburb-an Professionals
  • Suburban Professionals
  • Families in Multi-Ethnic Terraces

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 27320 / 32844

  • 9th decile
  • much less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for WV3 8LS on Thursday 18 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:30
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:54
Sunrise 04:44
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:09
Sunset 21:35
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:25
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:49
Hours of daylight today04:14 to 22:05
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
22:05 to 04:14
Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
Moon Rises 07:25
Moon sets 23:22

For a full sun and moon calendar for WV3 8LS, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in WV3 8LS

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
12 March 2021 59 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £227,000
8 November 2019 35 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £227,000
15 June 2018 15 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £161,000
18 November 2016 5 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £180,000
13 April 2015 19 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £125,000
23 January 2015 49 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Leasehold £147,500
17 February 2014 59 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £164,000
31 October 2013 43 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £147,000
3 August 2012 17 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £165,000
26 March 2012 43 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £150,000
17 October 2011 63 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Leasehold £136,250
19 November 2010 13 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £140,000
19 December 2008 27 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Detached Freehold £151,500
31 July 2007 59 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £150,500
26 January 2007 47 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £180,000
23 June 2006 45 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £146,500
11 November 2005 35 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £152,000
11 February 2005 37 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £135,250
13 August 2004 37 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £132,000
11 August 2004 53 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £150,000
23 April 2004 61 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £125,500
21 April 2004 25 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £159,500
28 October 2003 17 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £127,000
18 October 2002 35 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £117,000
18 May 2001 17 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £84,500
20 April 2001 25 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £80,000
3 December 1999 5 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £74,000
1 March 1999 25 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £50,000
4 September 1998 11 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £66,000
30 April 1998 7 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £64,000
17 April 1998 43 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £71,000
30 September 1997 9 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £65,000
31 July 1997 3 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £66,000
11 April 1997 33 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £59,000
12 December 1996 55 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Detached Freehold £70,000
20 October 1995 43 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Leasehold £64,950
29 September 1995 3 The Avenue, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton WV3 8LS Semi-detached Freehold £60,000

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for WV3 8LS

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Wolverhampton West

MP

Warinder Juss Labour

Wolverhampton City Council
Metropolitan district ward

Merry Hill

Councillors

Wendy Dalton Conservative

Carol Hyatt Labour

Ben Evans Labour

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for WV3 8LS

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00052965 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01010494 Wolverhampton 028E Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02002176 Wolverhampton 028 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05014849 Merry Hill Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 4 May 2023 DLUHC
E08000031 Wolverhampton Metropolitan Districts Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000005 West Midlands Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001596 Wolverhampton West Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000014 West Midlands Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000288 Wolverhampton and Walsall Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33021329 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000001 Black Country Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 13 December 2010 BEIS
E38000259 NHS Black Country ICB - D2P2L Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E40000011 Midlands NHS England Regions Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E43000185 Wolverhampton, unparished area Non-Civil Parished Areas Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E54000062 NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E56000007 West Midlands Cancer Alliances Health 1 September 2016 NHS England
E63009805 Wolverhampton Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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