Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

POPLAR AVENUE, WV11 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR AVENUE, WV11 1DH.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV11 1DH spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WV11 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poplar Avenue, 0.3km from Scotlands in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Fallings Park ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV11 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00052814 (shared with 7 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 1DH. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.4%
Asian / British Asian24.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

9 sales · Mean £ 201,510

Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

Crime around WV11 1DH is moderate at 52 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 offences95
Shoplifting91
Criminal damage and arson29
Vehicle crime28
Anti-social behaviour17

school Local Schools

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Deyncourt Primary School

Good315 pupils0.2 km
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Long Knowle Primary School

Good234 pupils0.3 km
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Wodensfield Primary School

Good468 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton

Good484 pupils0.7 km
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Wood End Primary School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Fallings Park Primary School

Good726 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy

Good1089 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy

Good207 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Red Lion0.4 km
  • The Pheasant0.8 km
  • Wednesfield & Wood End Royal British Legion Limited0.8 km
  • Wednesfield Football Club0.7 km
  • Wolverhampton United F.C.0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Royal Oak Service Station0.4 km
  • Ruskin Stores And Off Licence0.9 km
  • Bobbies News And Off-Licence0.9 km
  • Fallings Park Service Station1.0 km
  • Pabili Po Filipino Grocery0.9 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Subway0.5 km
  • The Baburchi Restaurant0.7 km
  • Qmin Restaurant0.6 km
  • Teas 2 Please0.7 km
  • Momma Sorrentis0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Pearl Of Bengal0.5 km
  • Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Snacks & Sweets0.9 km
  • Frangoz Wolv Ltd0.3 km
  • Ocean Breeze0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton3.1 km
  • Bloxwich North5.3 km
  • Bloxwich Station5.6 km