Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

ALBANY CRESCENT, WV14 0HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY CRESCENT, WV14 0HT.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV14 0HT 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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9/10
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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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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WV14 0HT has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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WV14 0HT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albany Crescent, 0.2km from Freezeland in Bilston (Wolverhampton). Administratively it sits within Ettingshall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV14 0HT is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 WV14 0HT are sourced from Output Area E00052776 (shared with 4 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 0HT. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.6%
Asian / British Asian15.6%
Black / African / Caribbean10.6%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 8%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 119,500

2 sales · Mean £ 119,500

Terraced

£ 111,000

3 sales · Mean £ 114,333

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

WV14 0HT has low crime rates — 47 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 offences144
Other theft25
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime19
Anti-social behaviour16

school Local Schools

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Bilston Church of England Primary School

Good440 pupils0.0 km
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Bilston Nursery School

Outstanding151 pupils0.3 km
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Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre

Good49 pupils0.6 km
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Villiers Primary School

Good653 pupils0.9 km
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Loxdale Primary School

Good430 pupils0.9 km
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Green Park School

Good145 pupils1.0 km
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Stowlawn Primary School

Good341 pupils1.0 km
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Ormiston SWB Academy

Good1112 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • All About Cakes0.7 km
  • Beers Direct / Evo's Spirit0.6 km
  • Dixons Family Butchers0.8 km
  • Joy Express0.9 km
  • Matthew Price0.9 km
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Pizza Donnini Also Trading As The Grill0.8 km
  • Little Dessert Shop0.4 km
  • Astons Cafe0.8 km
  • Bennetts Bars0.9 km
  • Bilston Cornerstone Cafe0.3 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Ruby House Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Chaplin's Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Green Lanes Tasty Bites0.6 km
  • High Street Fish And Chip Shop0.6 km
  • New Punjabi Junction0.6 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • P3 Hotel0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Bilston Town Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Greyhound & Punchbowl0.7 km
  • The Swan0.7 km
  • Bilston Town Hall1.0 km
  • Horse And Jockey0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coseley2.4 km
  • Wolverhampton3.1 km
  • Tipton4.4 km