WV2 1ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vicarage Road, 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 1ET is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £192k. 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 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00052791 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE ROAD, WV2 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, WV2 1ET.
398
35
£ 39,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV2 1ET 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in WV2 1ET — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV2 1ET. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 141,000
2 sales · Mean £ 141,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV2 1ET is moderate at 52 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
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
Graiseley Primary School
Phoenix Nursery School
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Eastfield Nursery School
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Prees Village Stores0.8 km
- Worcester Street Post Office0.9 km
- Bains Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
- Greggs Plc1.0 km
- New Alisha Supermarket0.5 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Plough & Harrow0.9 km
- Red Lion1.0 km
- Red Lion Bar And Grill1.0 km
- The Builders Arms0.2 km
- The Dartmouth Arms (Wet Sales)0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- KFC1.0 km
- Coco's Dessert Factory0.5 km
- K Teas Cakes0.7 km
- Side Tingz Street Food0.6 km
- Tesco Café0.8 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Snappy Tomato Pizza0.9 km
- Greggs Plc0.8 km
- The Fryer0.5 km
- Pizza Dimonte1.0 km
- Pond Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Tesco Superstore0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
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
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