Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV11 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV11 1BF.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV11 1BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines WV11 1BF — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV11 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Wednesfield in Wolverhampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wednesfield South ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.

Within the WV11 district, this postcode is characterised by a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WV11 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00167331 (shared with 36 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 1BF. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.1%
Asian / British Asian31.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WV11 1BF is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences131
Shoplifting94
Anti-social behaviour41
Criminal damage and arson41
Vehicle crime36

school Local Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Inadequate232 pupils0.1 km
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Wodensfield Primary School

Good468 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy

Good207 pupils0.9 km
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Wednesfield High Academy

Requires Improvement994 pupils0.9 km
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Heath Park

Outstanding1179 pupils1.1 km
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Edward the Elder Primary School

Good252 pupils1.2 km
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Wood End Primary School

Good235 pupils1.2 km
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Deyncourt Primary School

Good315 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Wood End News0.6 km
  • Bains Stores0.4 km
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd0.1 km
  • Alan Warwick Butchers Ltd0.1 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Dog And Partridge0.1 km
  • The Vine Inn0.4 km
  • The Star0.4 km
  • Nickleodeon0.6 km
  • The Angel0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Duke Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Fella's Takeaway0.2 km
  • CN's Chippy0.2 km
  • Jasmine House Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • King Fryer0.1 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • GTG Training1.0 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Tim Hortons0.6 km
  • Wolverhampton Swimming And Fitness Centre1.0 km
  • Beez Kneez Cafe0.1 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton2.8 km
  • Bloxwich North5.2 km
  • Bloxwich Station5.3 km