Calf Heath on the map

Calf Heath built-up area

Built-up area0.2 km² (0.1 sq mi)

Location in StaffordshireCalf Heath 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 Calf Heath

Calf Heath is a small settlement located in Staffordshire, within the WV10 postcode area of England. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. The village is close to the border with Shropshire and is situated near the River Severn, offering access to walking paths and local wildlife. There are no major commercial centres in Calf Heath itself, but nearby towns provide essential services and amenities. The community is quiet and family-oriented, with a strong sense of local identity. The area is well-connected by road, with the A442 and A449 providing links to larger towns and cities in the region.

School Ratings in Calf Heath

Families in Calf Heath have access to 101 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 Calf Heath

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 Calf Heath

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Calf Heath, with 91 incidents recorded in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Calf Heath

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Calf Heath 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 Calf Heath

There are 9 GP surgeries within three miles of Calf Heath, the nearest being Hmp Brinsford (1.8 miles away).

Local Data for Calf Heath

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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

57 Primary
17 Secondary
27 Other
Outstanding 3
Good 15
Requires improvement 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the WV10 postcode area.

Havergal CofE (C) Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Robin's Nest School Not applicable Good 1.6 miles Little Kinvaston School Not applicable Good 1.6 miles St Paul's CofE First School Primary 1.8 miles South Staffordshire College 16 plus Good 2.1 miles The Rural Enterprise Academy Secondary Inadequate 2.1 miles Featherstone Academy Primary Good 2.2 miles Longford Primary Academy Primary 2.4 miles Cheslyn Hay Academy Secondary Good 2.4 miles Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy Primary 2.4 miles St Lukes CofE Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Great Oaks College Not applicable Good 2.6 miles

Household Income in Calf Heath ONS 2023

The average total household income in Calf Heath 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.

Calf Heath £43,698
England & Wales avg. £55,302

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

Businesses in Calf Heath ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,413 active businesses based in Calf Heath, 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 Calf Heath IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Calf Heath 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 Calf Heath 736 crimes · May 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Calf Heath 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 328
Shoplifting 91
Criminal Damage & Arson 63
Public Order 51
Other Theft 46
Vehicle Crime 45
Anti-Social Behaviour 36
Burglary 19
Weapons 15
Drugs 14
Other Crime 12
Bicycle Theft 6
Robbery 5
Theft from Person 5
Local Policing
Staffordshire Cheslyn Hay & Saredon Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Landywood Train Station 3.5 miles
Penkridge Train Station 3.6 miles
Cannock Train Station 3.6 miles
Hednesford Train Station 4.7 miles
Bilbrook Train Station 4.9 miles
Bloxwich North Train Station 5.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

The Laches 0.9 miles Little Saredon 0.9 miles Four Ashes 1.2 miles Great Saredon 1.2 miles Standeford 1.4 miles Four Crosses 1.4 miles Shareshill 1.4 miles Slade Heath 1.4 miles Gailey Wharf 1.4 miles Hatherton 1.8 miles Gailey 1.8 miles Crateford 2 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 Calf Heath

Of the 21,652 households in and around Calf Heath, 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 Calf Heath.

Frequently Asked Questions about Calf Heath

What is the population of Calf Heath?
Calf Heath 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 Calf Heath?
The average property in and around Calf Heath 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 Calf Heath a deprived area?
Calf Heath 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 Calf Heath?
Calf Heath is covered by the WV10 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Calf Heath?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Calf Heath, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Calf Heath?
The nearest railway station to Calf Heath is Landywood Train Station, about 3.5 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