WV11 1BQ is a mixed residential area on Blackhalve Lane, 0.1km from Scotlands in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Fallings Park ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WV11 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00052799 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKHALVE LANE, WV11 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKHALVE LANE, WV11 1BQ.
326
39
£ 38,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV11 1BQ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WV11 1BQ's 72% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV11 1BQ. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 82,000
7 sales · Mean £ 83,064
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV11 1BQ is moderate at 63 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
Long Knowle Primary School
Deyncourt Primary School
Berrybrook Primary School
Westcroft School
Fallings Park Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Moreton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Red Lion0.8 km
- Wolverhampton United F.C.1.0 km
- Berry Brook Farm0.4 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Royal Oak Service Station0.1 km
- Ruskin Stores And Off Licence0.6 km
- Kwik Save0.7 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Essington Dispensing Chemists0.2 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Subway0.5 km
- The Baburchi Restaurant0.7 km
- Qmin Restaurant0.8 km
- Teas 2 Please0.4 km
- Momma Sorrentis0.1 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Pearl Of Bengal0.5 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Frangoz Wolv Ltd0.7 km
- Spice Balti Also Trading As Choc Affaire1.0 km
- Willow House0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.4 km
- Bloxwich North5.3 km
- Bloxwich Station5.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WV111BQ · Data under Open Government Licence