Early Settlement: Heath Town began as "Wednesfield Heath," a small community located between Wednesfield and Wolverhampton.

Industrialisation: The area's growth was driven by the 18th-century Industrial Revolution, boosted by the arrival of the canal in 1797 and the railway in 1837.

Local Governance: The community grew steadily enough to become a parish in 1850 and an Urban District in 1893.

Key Industry: The Chubb Lock and Safe Company was a major local employer, opening its safe works on Wednesfield Road in 1908 and expanding in 1938. It remained an important industry until the site was sold for housing development in 2000.

Civic Amenities: The early 20th century saw the opening of a large workhouse (which became New Cross Hospital after 1930) and the construction of the Heath Town Public Baths and Library building in the 1930s, which included Wolverhampton's first large public washhouse. 

Mid-20th Century Change: In the 1960s, a large-scale redevelopment transformed the area. Most of the Victorian terraced houses were demolished to make way for new council flats and tower blocks.

"Streets in the Sky": The new housing estate, which included some of the city's tallest residential buildings, was designed with a "deck-level access" or "streets in the sky" concept to address the post-war housing shortage.

Official Opening: Princess Margaret officially opened the new Heath Town estate in April 1969.

Demographics: The area saw an influx of residents, including a large percentage of Asian and Afro-Caribbean immigrants who settled in the new housing. 

Decline and Crime: Over the following decades, the 1960s estate developed a reputation for crime and anti-social behaviour, partly due to issues with the design of the overhead walkways and derelict areas.

21st-Century Renewal: The area is now the focus of a major £120 million regeneration plan, which involves demolishing some old blocks, updating others with modern cladding, and building the first new council houses in the area for over 50 years. The goal is to create a safer, more attractive, and integrated community