Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

GREENCROFT, WV14 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENCROFT, WV14 0DQ.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /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: WV14 0DQ 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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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, WV14 0DQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 22.2% year-on-year.

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

WV14 0DQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Greencroft, 0.2km from Bilston in Bilston (Wolverhampton). Administratively it sits within Bilston East ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV14 0DQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are high (179 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.2% year-on-year. 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 WV14 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00052612 (shared with 8 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 WV14 0DQ. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.1%
Asian / British Asian28.8%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed14.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 8%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

Terraced

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 133,333

Flat

£ 60,000

1 sales · Mean £ 60,000

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

Crime rates near WV14 0DQ are high at 179 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.

Shoplifting212
Violence and sexual offences177
Criminal damage and arson54
Other theft49
Vehicle crime48

school Local Schools

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Loxdale Primary School

Good430 pupils0.2 km
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Bilston Nursery School

Outstanding151 pupils0.4 km
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Villiers Primary School

Good653 pupils0.5 km
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Ormiston SWB Academy

Good1112 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School

Outstanding261 pupils0.6 km
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Bilston Church of England Primary School

Good440 pupils0.7 km
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Field View Primary School

Good471 pupils1.0 km
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Moseley Park

Outstanding1092 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • S & G Stores0.9 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Central Stores0.9 km
  • Greggs Plc0.2 km
  • High Street Mini Market0.3 km
  • + 53 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Golden Cue Snooker Club0.7 km
  • Bilston Sports & Social Club0.4 km
  • Market Tavern0.2 km
  • Bankfield Inn0.5 km
  • Bilston Churchill Cons Club0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Bilston Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Dimple Sweet & Savoury Ltd0.8 km
  • Yummy Pleasant Ltd0.8 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Crossroads Bespoke0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • W M Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Deb's Diner0.3 km
  • Dine Contract Catering: Sharps Bedrooms Limited0.8 km
  • Love Peri Peri0.4 km
  • Astons Cafe0.3 km
  • Bennetts Bars0.3 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • P3 Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coseley2.4 km
  • Wolverhampton3.6 km
  • Tipton4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Bilston Central (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km