Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

JEFFS AVENUE, WV2 1ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JEFFS AVENUE, WV2 1ER.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV2 1ER 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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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WV2 1ER has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 23.6% year-on-year.

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

WV2 1ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Jeffs Avenue, 0.9km from Horseley Fields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Ettingshall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV2 1ER is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.6% 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 WV2 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00052790 (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 WV2 1ER. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.0%
Asian / British Asian33.9%
Black / African / Caribbean15.9%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 104,000

3 sales · Mean £ 99,333

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

Crime around WV2 1ER is moderate at 55 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.

Violence and sexual offences165
Shoplifting42
Vehicle crime37
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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Grove Primary Academy

Good448 pupils0.0 km
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SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.0 km
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Phoenix Nursery School

Good40 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good462 pupils0.8 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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Eastfield Nursery School

Outstanding139 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy

Good187 pupils1.3 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Prees Village Stores0.8 km
  • Worcester Street Post Office1.0 km
  • Bains Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
  • New Alisha Supermarket0.4 km
  • The Egg Free Cake Box0.5 km
  • + 53 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Plough & Harrow1.0 km
  • Red Lion0.9 km
  • Red Lion Bar And Grill0.9 km
  • The Builders Arms0.2 km
  • The Dartmouth Arms (Wet Sales)0.3 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Snappy Tomato Pizza1.0 km
  • Greggs Plc0.9 km
  • The Fryer0.5 km
  • Pizza Dimonte0.9 km
  • Pond Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Coco's Dessert Factory0.5 km
  • K Teas Cakes0.7 km
  • Side Tingz Street Food0.6 km
  • Tesco Café0.9 km
  • Veggie Supreme Also Trading As Desserts By Jazz0.6 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Steel Mill Events Ltd0.6 km
  • Novotel Wolverhampton0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton1.2 km
  • Coseley4.2 km
  • Tipton6.4 km