WV11 1ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackwood Avenue, 0.3km from Wood End in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Fallings Park ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV11 1ED is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 41.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV11 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00052811 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKWOOD AVENUE, WV11 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKWOOD AVENUE, WV11 1ED.
272
40
£ 38,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV11 1ED falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WV11 1ED is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 41.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV11 1ED. The average age is 40.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
17 sales · Mean £ 149,351
Flat
£ 68,000
2 sales · Mean £ 68,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV11 1ED has low crime rates — 35 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
Wood End Primary School
Deyncourt Primary School
Wodensfield Primary School
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
Westcroft School
Berrybrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Wood End News1.0 km
- Royal Oak Service Station0.7 km
- Family Shopper0.4 km
- Kwik Save0.3 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.3 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Red Lion0.3 km
- The Pheasant0.4 km
- The Castle Inn0.8 km
- Wednesfield & Wood End Royal British Legion Limited0.9 km
- Wednesfield Football Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- The Baburchi Restaurant0.3 km
- Qmin Restaurant0.2 km
- Teas 2 Please0.6 km
- Momma Sorrentis0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Pearl Of Bengal0.9 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Frangoz Wolv Ltd0.3 km
- Ocean Breeze0.4 km
- Oriental Garden0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.4 km
- Bloxwich North4.9 km
- Bloxwich Station5.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WV111ED · Data under Open Government Licence