WV11 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackhalve Lane, 0.1km from Wood Hayes in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Fallings Park ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV11 1BJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV11 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00052804 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKHALVE LANE, WV11 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKHALVE LANE, WV11 1BJ.
259
38
£ 38,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV11 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WV11 1BJ has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV11 1BJ. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
Semi-Detached
£ 144,500
8 sales · Mean £ 141,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV11 1BJ has low crime rates — 41 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
Wood End Primary School
Fallings Park Primary School
Wodensfield Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Red Lion0.8 km
- The Pheasant0.9 km
- Berry Brook Farm0.3 km
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Royal Oak Service Station0.4 km
- Oakley Farm0.9 km
- Ruskin Stores And Off Licence0.9 km
- Family Shopper0.9 km
- Kwik Save0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- The Baburchi Restaurant0.5 km
- Qmin Restaurant0.7 km
- Teas 2 Please0.2 km
- Momma Sorrentis0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Pearl Of Bengal0.7 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Frangoz Wolv Ltd0.6 km
- Ocean Breeze0.9 km
- Oriental Garden0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.5 km
- Bloxwich North5.1 km
- Bloxwich Station5.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV111BJ · Data under Open Government Licence