Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV1 1PB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1PB 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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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV1 1PB — age 32, 62% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

WV1 1PB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Dunstall Hill in Wolverhampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

Day-to-day life in WV1 1PB has the character of 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. 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 is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1PB 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 1PB. 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)

Crime around WV1 1PB is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting106
Violence and sexual offences97
Anti-social behaviour48
Other theft22
Public order19

school Local Schools

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Dunstall Hill Primary School

Good474 pupils0.3 km
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Thomas Telford University Technical College

Good545 pupils0.7 km
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Woden Primary School

Outstanding476 pupils0.8 km
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West Park Primary School

Good333 pupils0.9 km
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Broadmeadow Special School

Good75 pupils0.9 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good244 pupils1.1 km
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Bushbury Lane Academy

Requires Improvement215 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good450 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • United Supermarket0.9 km
  • Molineux Service Station0.6 km
  • Casper Polish Stores0.5 km
  • Faraz Supermarket0.9 km
  • Guvy's Newsagents0.9 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Hatherton Arms0.3 km
  • ICB0.2 km
  • Emerald Club0.3 km
  • The Stile (Polish Restaurant)0.7 km
  • The Stile Public House0.7 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.4 km
  • D&B Cafe0.2 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • The Courtyard0.6 km
  • University Of Wolverhampton Coffee Bar0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Pizza Mahan0.9 km
  • The Island House1.0 km
  • Bellfoot Carribean Takeaway0.8 km
  • Partap Sweet Centre0.7 km
  • Q Inn Chippy0.8 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton1.1 km
  • Bilbrook5.0 km
  • Codsall6.0 km