WV2 1DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Adelaide Walk, 0.7km from Horseley Fields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Ettingshall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV2 1DX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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 is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £90k, 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00053154 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ADELAIDE WALK, WV2 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADELAIDE WALK, WV2 1DX.
504
30
£ 39,300 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV2 1DX 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 1DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 28% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (30) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV2 1DX. The average age is 29.9. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 82,500
2 sales · Mean £ 82,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV2 1DX is moderate at 58 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
Eastfield Nursery School
Eastfield Primary School
Phoenix Nursery School
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Worcester Street Post Office0.9 km
- Bains Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
- Londis1.0 km
- Greggs Plc0.9 km
- New Alisha Supermarket0.3 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Plough & Harrow0.9 km
- The Great Western0.9 km
- The Billy Wright1.0 km
- The Prince Albert1.0 km
- Red Lion0.8 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Snappy Tomato Pizza0.9 km
- Barcelona Pizza0.9 km
- Greggs Plc0.8 km
- The Fryer0.8 km
- Pizza Dimonte0.8 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Coco's Dessert Factory0.8 km
- Insta Food T/A Curry In A Hurry1.0 km
- K Teas Cakes0.6 km
- Queens Cantonese0.9 km
- Side Tingz Street Food0.8 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.9 km
- Steel Mill Events Ltd0.7 km
- Novotel Wolverhampton0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton1.0 km
- Coseley4.3 km
- Tipton6.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Royal (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV21DX · Data under Open Government Licence