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Location in StaffordshireBrinsford sits where the marker shows within the county.

57,629
Population
22,476
Households
3 / 10
Deprivation decile
More deprived
12
Schools nearby
£43,698
Avg. household income
1,413
Businesses
1,691
People per km²
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About Brinsford

Brinsford is a village located in Staffordshire, within the WV10 postcode area of England. It lies to the west of the town of Wolverhampton and is part of the South Staffordshire district. The village is situated near the River Stour, with open countryside and farmland surrounding the area. Brinsford has a small community with a mix of residential properties, including some modern housing developments alongside older, traditional homes. The village has a local pub and a primary school, providing essential services for residents. It is well connected by road, with the A449 and A444 offering access to nearby towns and cities. The area is known for its peaceful environment and is popular with commuters due to its proximity to Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands region.

School Ratings in Brinsford

Families in Brinsford have access to 146 local schools. Low Hill Nursery School and Whitgreave Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 15 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brinsford

Homes sell for an average of £222K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £182K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brinsford

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Brinsford, with 72 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Brinsford

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Brinsford within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.

Healthcare in Brinsford

There are 19 GP surgeries within three miles of Brinsford, the nearest being Hmp Oakwood (0.6 miles away).

Local Data for Brinsford

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Property Prices 5,545 sales

Average Price £222K
£150 , £18M
Detached £286K 869
Semi £182K 2,809
Terraced £150K 1,346
Flat £99K 303

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

80 Primary
22 Secondary
44 Other
Outstanding 3
Good 15
Requires improvement 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the WV10 postcode area.

St Paul's CofE First School Primary 1.1 miles St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy Primary Good 1.5 miles Featherstone Academy Primary Good 1.5 miles Elston Hall Primary School Primary 1.7 miles School of Coding AEP Limited Not applicable 1.7 miles Woodbury School Not applicable Good 1.8 miles Bushbury School Not applicable 1.8 miles Ormiston NEW Academy Secondary Good 1.8 miles Northwood Park Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School Primary 1.9 miles The Marshes Children's Centre Good 2 miles Bushbury Nursery School Nursery Good 2 miles

Household Income in Brinsford ONS 2023

The average total household income in Brinsford is approximately £43,698 a year before tax, 21% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £33,979. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Brinsford £43,698
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £33,979.

Businesses in Brinsford ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,413 active businesses based in Brinsford, around 25 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 89% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 34 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,413 Total businesses
25 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 89%
Small, 10-49 8%
Medium, 50-249 2%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Brinsford IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Brinsford experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
4/10
Health
3/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
6/10
Children 0-15 22%
Working age 64%
Older 65+ 14%
12,543 Children (0-15) 22%
36,810 Working Age 64%
8,300 Older (65+) 14%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 52.7% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 33.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Brinsford 588 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Brinsford are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

Violence & Sexual Offences 283
Shoplifting 72
Criminal Damage & Arson 45
Other Theft 32
Public Order 31
Vehicle Crime 28
Anti-Social Behaviour 27
Drugs 17
Weapons 16
Other Crime 15
Robbery 9
Burglary 7
Bicycle Theft 4
Theft from Person 2
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Bilbrook Train Station 2.8 miles
Codsall Train Station 3.4 miles
Landywood Train Station 4.6 miles
Bloxwich North Train Station 5.1 miles
Bloxwich Train Station 5.2 miles
Penkridge Train Station 5.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Cross Green 0 yards Coven Lawn 0.6 miles Coven Heath 0.6 miles Slade Heath 0.9 miles Coven 0.9 miles Standeford 1.2 miles Fordhouses 1.2 miles The Laches 1.4 miles Lower Green 1.4 miles Bushbury 1.4 miles Featherstone 1.9 miles Four Ashes 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Wolverhampton
County Staffordshire
Ward Bushbury South and Low Hill
Constituency Wolverhampton North East
Parish Wolverhampton, unparished area
Region West Midlands

Home Ownership in Brinsford

Of the 21,652 households in and around Brinsford, 53% are owned, 32% are socially rented and 15% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 53% Social rented 32% Private rented 15%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Brinsford.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brinsford

What is the population of Brinsford?
Brinsford has a population of approximately 57,629 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Brinsford?
The average property in and around Brinsford sold for about £221,651, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 37% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Brinsford a deprived area?
Brinsford sits among the more deprived areas in England, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 3 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Brinsford?
Brinsford is covered by the WV10 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Brinsford?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Brinsford, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Brinsford?
The nearest railway station to Brinsford is Bilbrook Train Station, about 2.8 miles away.

Streets in WV10 30 shown View all streets

A449 2 Abbeyfield Road 1 Aethelred Court 1 Ainsworth Road 1 Aintree Road 1 Akron Drive 1 Alleston Road 2 Alleston Walk 2 Alma Street 1 Alton Close 2 Annan Avenue 2 Arundel Road 3 Ashfield Grove 1 Ashfield Road 2 Aspley Close 1 Aspley Lane 1 Atlas Croft 2 Audlem Walk 3 Badger Croft 1 Bakewell Gardens 1 Ball Lane 2 Baneberry Drive 1 Bank Street 1 Barbel Drive 2 Barnaby Square 1 Barrington Close 1 Bates Grove 1 Bee Lane 7 Beech Close 1 Beech Road 2

Postcodes in WV10 50 shown View all postcodes

WV10 0AB WV10 0AD WV10 0AE WV10 0AF WV10 0AG WV10 0AH WV10 0AJ WV10 0AL WV10 0AP WV10 0AR WV10 0AT WV10 0AU WV10 0AW WV10 0AX WV10 0AZ WV10 0BA WV10 0BB WV10 0BD WV10 0BE WV10 0BF WV10 0BG WV10 0BH WV10 0BJ WV10 0BL WV10 0BN WV10 0BP WV10 0BQ WV10 0BS WV10 0BT WV10 0BU WV10 0BW WV10 0BX WV10 0BY WV10 0BZ WV10 0DF WV10 0DG WV10 0DH WV10 0DL WV10 0DU WV10 0DW WV10 0DX WV10 0EA WV10 0ED WV10 0EE WV10 0EF WV10 0EG WV10 0EH WV10 0EJ WV10 0EL WV10 0EN