WV11 1BP is an up-and-coming urban area on Bentley Bridge Park, 0.6km from Neachells in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Wednesfield South ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 high (198 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00167331 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTLEY BRIDGE PARK, WV11 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY BRIDGE PARK, WV11 1BP.
361
35
£ 40,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV11 1BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WV11 1BP has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV11 1BP. 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
Economic Activity
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 rates near WV11 1BP are high at 198 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.
school Local Schools
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Heath Park
Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Wodensfield Primary School
St Matthias School
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
Wednesfield High Academy
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Alan Warwick Butchers Ltd0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Greggs Plc0.6 km
- Harvey's Hardware0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Star0.4 km
- Nickleodeon0.0 km
- The Angel0.7 km
- The Royal Tiger0.7 km
- The Village Inn0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- KFC0.0 km
- Tim Hortons0.0 km
- Wolverhampton Swimming And Fitness Centre0.7 km
- Beez Kneez Cafe0.5 km
- Cosmo0.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- CN's Chippy0.4 km
- Jasmine House Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- King Fryer0.6 km
- Little Dessert Shop Express0.1 km
- Classic Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton2.2 km
- Coseley5.7 km
- Bloxwich North5.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WV111BP · Data under Open Government Licence