Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

FAIRVIEW CLOSE, WV11 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRVIEW CLOSE, WV11 1BX.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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10/10
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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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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WV11 1BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 40.0% year-on-year.

home £220,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV11 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Fairview Close, 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 1BX represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 40.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV11 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00052820 (shared with 8 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 1BX. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.3%
Asian / British Asian24.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 200,000

5 sales · Mean £ 190,400

Terraced

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 238,333

Detached

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

WV11 1BX has low crime rates — 23 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 offences56
Vehicle crime22
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary12
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Wodensfield Primary School

Good468 pupils0.3 km
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Deyncourt Primary School

Good315 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton

Good484 pupils0.6 km
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Long Knowle Primary School

Good234 pupils0.7 km
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Heath Park

Outstanding1179 pupils0.8 km
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Wood End Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Fallings Park Primary School

Good726 pupils1.0 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Inadequate232 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Red Lion0.4 km
  • The Pheasant0.9 km
  • The Star0.8 km
  • Bird In Hand0.7 km
  • The Castle Inn0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Bains Stores0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Dhillon Wines1.0 km
  • Royal Oak Service Station0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Heath Park0.8 km
  • The Baburchi Restaurant1.0 km
  • Qmin Restaurant0.7 km
  • Momma Sorrentis0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Crumbles Bakery0.8 km
  • Pearl Of Bengal0.7 km
  • Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Neway0.9 km
  • 4 Seasons Pizza0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton2.7 km
  • Bloxwich North5.5 km
  • Bloxwich Station5.7 km