Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

OAK GROVE, WV11 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK GROVE, WV11 1DJ.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates WV11 1DJ — age 40, 78% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 11.6% year-on-year.

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

WV11 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oak Grove, 0.4km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, up 11.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV11 1DJ 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 1DJ. 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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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

£ 212,000

5 sales · Mean £ 201,400

Terraced

£ 199,500

2 sales · Mean £ 199,500

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

WV11 1DJ has low crime rates — 32 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 offences82
Vehicle crime30
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour7

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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Wood End Primary School

Good235 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton

Good484 pupils0.8 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
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Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy

Good1089 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Red Lion0.4 km
  • The Pheasant0.7 km
  • The Castle Inn1.0 km
  • Wednesfield & Wood End Royal British Legion Limited0.7 km
  • Wednesfield Football Club0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Royal Oak Service Station0.5 km
  • Ruskin Stores And Off Licence1.0 km
  • Bobbies News And Off-Licence0.9 km
  • Pabili Po Filipino Grocery0.9 km
  • Family Shopper0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

16 nearby
  • Pearl Of Bengal0.5 km
  • Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Snacks & Sweets0.9 km
  • Frangoz Wolv Ltd0.2 km
  • Ocean Breeze0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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