WV11 1DL 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.
For families considering a move, WV11 1DL represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 17.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV11 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00052814 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLAR AVENUE, WV11 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR AVENUE, WV11 1DL.
331
40
£ 38,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WV11 1DL — 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 17.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV11 1DL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
2 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV11 1DL has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
Long Knowle Primary School
Deyncourt Primary School
Wodensfield Primary School
Wood End Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
Fallings Park Primary School
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Red Lion0.4 km
- The Pheasant0.7 km
- The Castle Inn1.0 km
- Wednesfield & Wood End Royal British Legion Limited0.8 km
- Wednesfield Football Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Royal Oak Service Station0.4 km
- Ruskin Stores And Off Licence0.9 km
- Bobbies News And Off-Licence0.9 km
- Pabili Po Filipino Grocery0.9 km
- Family Shopper0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Subway0.5 km
- The Baburchi Restaurant0.6 km
- Qmin Restaurant0.5 km
- Teas 2 Please0.6 km
- Momma Sorrentis0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Pearl Of Bengal0.5 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Snacks & Sweets0.9 km
- Frangoz Wolv Ltd0.3 km
- Ocean Breeze0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.2 km
- Bloxwich North5.2 km
- Bloxwich Station5.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV111DL · Data under Open Government Licence