WV11 1BG is a safe, established residential area on Balmain Crescent, 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 1BG represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £228k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV11 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00052800 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALMAIN CRESCENT, WV11 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALMAIN CRESCENT, WV11 1BG.
335
43
£ 33,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV11 1BG 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.
Area Character
WV11 1BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV11 1BG. The average age is 43.5. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
5 sales · Mean £ 212,100
Detached
£ 222,500
1 sales · Mean £ 222,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV11 1BG 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
Berrybrook Primary School
Westcroft School
Deyncourt Primary School
Fallings Park Primary School
Wood End Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
Moreton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Qmin Restaurant0.8 km
- Teas 2 Please0.3 km
- Subway0.6 km
- The Baburchi Restaurant0.6 km
- Dilshad Balti0.4 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Royal Oak Service Station0.3 km
- Oakley Farm0.9 km
- Family Shopper1.0 km
- Kwik Save0.7 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Pheasant1.0 km
- Berry Brook Farm0.2 km
- Red Lion0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Pearl Of Bengal0.6 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Frangoz Wolv Ltd0.8 km
- Ocean Breeze1.0 km
- Oriental Garden0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.6 km
- Bloxwich North5.2 km
- Bloxwich Station5.6 km
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Postcode Profile: WV111BG · Data under Open Government Licence