Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

POPLAR AVENUE, WV11 1DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences88
Vehicle crime32
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Long Knowle Primary School

Good234 pupils0.2 km
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Deyncourt Primary School

Good315 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 Limited0.8 km
  • Wednesfield Football Club0.7 km
  • + 2 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
  • 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 Please0.6 km
  • Momma Sorrentis0.3 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 Ltd0.3 km
  • Ocean Breeze0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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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