Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

BENTLEY BRIDGE PARK, WV11 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY BRIDGE PARK, WV11 1BP.

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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 1BP 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

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.

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

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.

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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

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 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.

Violence and sexual offences266
Shoplifting109
Anti-social behaviour63
Criminal damage and arson52
Vehicle crime45

school Local Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Inadequate232 pupils0.5 km
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Heath Park

Outstanding1179 pupils0.7 km
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Trinity CofE Primary Academy

Good705 pupils1.0 km
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Wodensfield Primary School

Good468 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthias School

Good867 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy

Good207 pupils1.3 km
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Wednesfield High Academy

Requires Improvement994 pupils1.4 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good244 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.0 km
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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