WV2 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vicarage Road, 0.7km from Horseley Fields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Ettingshall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £126k, 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 WV2 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00053152 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE ROAD, WV2 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, WV2 1DS.
603
31
£ 39,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV2 1DS 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
49% of WV2 1DS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV2 1DS. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 88,500
6 sales · Mean £ 94,250
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV2 1DS is moderate at 75 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
SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Grove Primary Academy
Graiseley Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
Phoenix Nursery School
Eastfield Nursery School
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Eastfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- IDEA0.9 km
- Lawton's0.9 km
- M S Poultry (Cabin P)0.9 km
- Muller1.0 km
- Phil Lee Butchers (Cabin Q)0.9 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Plough & Harrow0.7 km
- Bank Wolverhampton1.0 km
- Bohemian0.9 km
- The Great Western1.0 km
- The Moon Under Water0.9 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Shaz Hot Spot0.9 km
- Thai Star Catering Limited1.0 km
- Wolverhampton Fair Traid1.0 km
- Charlies Fish Bar0.9 km
- Sweet Elohim Afro Resto Ltd0.9 km
- + 80 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Snappy Tomato Pizza0.7 km
- Aunt Sally's1.0 km
- Greggs Plc0.6 km
- The Fryer0.6 km
- Italian Express1.0 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco Superstore0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.9 km
- Steel Mill Events Ltd0.5 km
- Novotel Wolverhampton0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton1.0 km
- Coseley4.4 km
- Tipton6.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Royal (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV21DS · Data under Open Government Licence