Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

BLACKHALVE LANE, WV11 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKHALVE LANE, WV11 1BB.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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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.

home £211,833 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British69.1%
Asian / British Asian17.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences98
Criminal damage and arson31
Vehicle crime27
Anti-social behaviour19
Other crime12

school Local Schools

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Long Knowle Primary School

Good234 pupils0.3 km
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Deyncourt Primary School

Good315 pupils0.6 km
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Berrybrook Primary School

Good244 pupils0.7 km
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Westcroft School

Good188 pupils0.7 km
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Fallings Park Primary School

Good726 pupils0.9 km
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Wood End Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton

Good484 pupils1.0 km
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Wodensfield Primary School

Good468 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Red Lion0.8 km
  • The Pheasant0.9 km
  • Berry Brook Farm0.3 km
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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
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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
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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
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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