Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV1 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV1 1DT.

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Population

696

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

8%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WV1 1DT 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WV1 1DT is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 67% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

WV1 1DT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Wolverhampton in Wolverhampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Heath Town ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.

WV1 1DT is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are high (218 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WV1 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00181854 (shared with 113 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 WV1 1DT. The average age is 23.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.9%
Asian / British Asian16.2%
Black / African / Caribbean40.2%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

8%Active
FT: 4%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near WV1 1DT are high at 218 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 offences440
Shoplifting167
Anti-social behaviour100
Public order84
Other theft80

school Local Schools

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Broadmeadow Special School

Good75 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas Telford University Technical College

Good545 pupils0.6 km
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West Park Primary School

Good333 pupils0.7 km
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Dunstall Hill Primary School

Good474 pupils0.7 km
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Woden Primary School

Outstanding476 pupils0.9 km
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils1.2 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good244 pupils1.3 km
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Eastfield Primary School

Good405 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • Angelic Food0.6 km
  • IDEA0.7 km
  • Lawton's0.8 km
  • M S Poultry (Cabin P)0.8 km
  • Phil Lee Butchers (Cabin Q)0.8 km
  • + 77 more
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Pub, NightClub

41 nearby
  • Plough & Harrow0.8 km
  • Vaal & Vaal (Bar)0.8 km
  • Bank Wolverhampton0.3 km
  • Bohemian0.4 km
  • The Great Western0.7 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • Life Spring Church1.0 km
  • Shaz Hot Spot0.7 km
  • Thai Star Catering Limited0.6 km
  • Wolverhampton Fair Traid0.6 km
  • Charlies Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 83 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Happy Garden0.9 km
  • Roma0.9 km
  • Snappy Tomato Pizza0.8 km
  • BurgerBae & Shakes Ltd0.5 km
  • Dixy Chicken T/a Dixy Pizza0.3 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Redwing Lodge0.4 km
  • Park View Hotel0.9 km
  • Novotel Wolverhampton0.8 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton0.6 km
  • Bilbrook5.5 km
  • Coseley5.7 km