WV2 1AZ is an up-and-coming urban area on St Georges Parade, 0.4km from Horseley Fields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV2 1AZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are high (326 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 WV2 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00167325 (shared with 126 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST GEORGES PARADE, WV2 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST GEORGES PARADE, WV2 1AZ.
194
30
£ 32,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV2 1AZ 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.
Area Character
WV2 1AZ has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV2 1AZ. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WV2 1AZ are high at 326 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.
school Local Schools
Grove Primary Academy
SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Graiseley Primary School
Thomas Telford University Technical College
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Broadmeadow Special School
Eastfield Primary School
Eastfield Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- ASANdwich0.6 km
- Pausa Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Costa Limited0.4 km
- Ana's Coffee Shop0.2 km
- Cafe Zaman AlSham0.3 km
- + 88 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- AJM Foods0.4 km
- Earls Carribean Store0.2 km
- Holland & Barrett0.3 km
- Kabanos0.2 km
- Mama B Afro Caribbean0.2 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Duke Of York0.4 km
- Golden Silver Suite0.7 km
- Popworld0.5 km
- Bank Wolverhampton0.5 km
- Bohemian0.5 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- All Saints Chip Shop0.4 km
- Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)0.2 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.3 km
- Nutmeg0.4 km
- Poundbakery0.3 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Redwing Lodge0.8 km
- Novotel Wolverhampton0.3 km
- Steel Mill Events Ltd0.5 km
- Britannia Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton0.6 km
- Coseley4.9 km
- Bilbrook6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
- Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- The Royal (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV21AZ · Data under Open Government Licence