Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

LICHFIELD STREET, WV1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LICHFIELD STREET, WV1 1EQ.

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Population

458

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

21%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV1 1EQ 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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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

At 83% private renter occupancy, WV1 1EQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

WV1 1EQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Lichfield Street, 0.4km from Wolverhampton in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are high (569 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £183k. 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 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00167318 (shared with 62 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 1EQ. The average age is 24.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.6%
Asian / British Asian33.2%
Black / African / Caribbean26.9%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

21%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 183,500

1 sales · Mean £ 183,500

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

Crime rates near WV1 1EQ are high at 569 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 offences609
Shoplifting235
Public order118
Drugs100
Criminal damage and arson97

school Local Schools

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Thomas Telford University Technical College

Good545 pupils0.6 km
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Broadmeadow Special School

Good75 pupils0.8 km
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Woden Primary School

Outstanding476 pupils0.9 km
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West Park Primary School

Good333 pupils1.1 km
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Dunstall Hill Primary School

Good474 pupils1.1 km
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils1.2 km
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Grove Primary Academy

Good448 pupils1.2 km
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SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Angelic Food0.6 km
  • IDEA0.7 km
  • Lawton's0.7 km
  • M S Poultry (Cabin P)0.7 km
  • Phil Lee Butchers (Cabin Q)0.7 km
  • + 66 more
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Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Plough & Harrow0.6 km
  • Vaal & Vaal (Bar)0.8 km
  • Duke Of York0.1 km
  • Popworld0.4 km
  • Dive0.3 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

87 nearby
  • Shaz Hot Spot0.6 km
  • Thai Star Catering Limited0.5 km
  • Wolverhampton Fair Traid0.6 km
  • Costa Limited0.3 km
  • Ana's Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • + 82 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Happy Garden1.0 km
  • Snappy Tomato Pizza0.6 km
  • All Saints Chip Shop0.9 km
  • Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)0.5 km
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.4 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Steel Mill Events Ltd0.9 km
  • Novotel Wolverhampton0.4 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.1 km
  • Redwing Lodge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton0.4 km
  • Coseley5.3 km
  • Bilbrook5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Wolverhampton Station (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km