Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

FOXS LANE, WV1 1PA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXS LANE, WV1 1PA.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV1 1PA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WV1 1PA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 62% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WV1 1PA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Foxs Lane, 0.5km from Dunstall Hill in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

For families considering a move, WV1 1PA represents many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1PA are sourced from Output Area E00053132 (shared with 263 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 1PA. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.9%
Asian / British Asian45.1%
Black / African / Caribbean14.5%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

WV1 1PA has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences51
Other theft15
Public order10
Shoplifting10
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Dunstall Hill Primary School

Good474 pupils0.4 km
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Woden Primary School

Outstanding476 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Telford University Technical College

Good545 pupils0.9 km
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Bushbury Lane Academy

Requires Improvement215 pupils1.0 km
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West Park Primary School

Good333 pupils1.0 km
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Broadmeadow Special School

Good75 pupils1.1 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good244 pupils1.1 km
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Trinity CofE Primary Academy

Good705 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Astera Bakery0.6 km
  • Awny Butchers0.6 km
  • Malik Butchers0.5 km
  • Dango's Greengrocery1.0 km
  • United Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Jones Road Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • The Stile (Polish Restaurant)0.8 km
  • The Stile Public House0.8 km
  • Winning Post0.6 km
  • Hatherton Arms0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Good Shepherd Services0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.4 km
  • Staveley Shawrma0.6 km
  • Zam Zam Shawarma0.6 km
  • Wolverhampton Muslim Forum1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.5 km
  • Asda0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Bellfoot Carribean Takeaway0.8 km
  • Partap Sweet Centre0.8 km
  • Q Inn Chippy1.0 km
  • Shaho's Kebab House0.6 km
  • Staveley Chippy0.6 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton1.3 km
  • Bilbrook4.9 km
  • Codsall5.9 km