Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

FAIRVIEW CRESCENT, WV11 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRVIEW CRESCENT, WV11 1BU.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV11 1BU spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 27.6% year-on-year.

home £214,666 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV11 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Fairview Crescent, 0.5km from Newbolds in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Fallings Park ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.

For families considering a move, WV11 1BU represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, up 27.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV11 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00052819 (shared with 4 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 1BU. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.0%
Asian / British Asian18.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 177,500

10 sales · Mean £ 189,400

Terraced

£ 179,000

5 sales · Mean £ 179,300

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WV11 1BU has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences44
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Deyncourt Primary School

Good315 pupils0.3 km
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Wodensfield Primary School

Good468 pupils0.4 km
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Long Knowle Primary School

Good234 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton

Good484 pupils0.6 km
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Wood End Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Heath Park

Outstanding1179 pupils0.9 km
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Fallings Park Primary School

Good726 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy

Good207 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Red Lion0.4 km
  • The Pheasant0.9 km
  • The Star0.9 km
  • Bird In Hand0.8 km
  • The Castle Inn0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Bains Stores0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Royal Oak Service Station0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Bhangi General Stores0.9 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Heath Park0.9 km
  • The Baburchi Restaurant0.9 km
  • Qmin Restaurant0.6 km
  • Teas 2 Please1.0 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Crumbles Bakery0.9 km
  • Pearl Of Bengal0.6 km
  • Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Neway0.9 km
  • 4 Seasons Pizza0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton2.8 km
  • Bloxwich North5.4 km
  • Bloxwich Station5.7 km