WV11 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Blackhalve Lane, 0.2km from Wood Hayes in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Fallings Park ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.
For families considering a move, WV11 1BB represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV11 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00052799 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKHALVE LANE, WV11 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKHALVE LANE, WV11 1BB.
326
39
£ 38,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV11 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WV11 1BB is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV11 1BB. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 235,250
2 sales · Mean £ 235,250
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV11 1BB has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Long Knowle Primary School
Deyncourt Primary School
Berrybrook Primary School
Westcroft School
Fallings Park Primary School
Wood End Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
Wodensfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Red Lion0.8 km
- The Pheasant0.9 km
- Berry Brook Farm0.3 km
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Royal Oak Service Station0.3 km
- Oakley Farm1.0 km
- Ruskin Stores And Off Licence0.8 km
- Family Shopper0.9 km
- Kwik Save0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Subway0.6 km
- The Baburchi Restaurant0.5 km
- Qmin Restaurant0.8 km
- Teas 2 Please0.3 km
- Momma Sorrentis0.1 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Pearl Of Bengal0.6 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Frangoz Wolv Ltd0.7 km
- Ocean Breeze0.9 km
- Oriental Garden0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.5 km
- Bloxwich North5.2 km
- Bloxwich Station5.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV111BB · Data under Open Government Licence