WV2 1EW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Monmore Green in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Ettingshall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV2 1EW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% 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. 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 1EW are sourced from Output Area E00052792 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV2 1EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV2 1EW.
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£ 39,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV2 1EW 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
WV2 1EW has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1EW. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV2 1EW 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
Phoenix Nursery School
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
Graiseley Primary School
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy
Eastfield Nursery School
Eastfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Prees Village Stores0.9 km
- New Alisha Supermarket0.3 km
- The Egg Free Cake Box0.6 km
- Aibe Mini Market0.6 km
- Bunchi Limited0.8 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Coco's Dessert Factory0.6 km
- K Teas Cakes0.8 km
- Side Tingz Street Food0.7 km
- Tesco Café1.0 km
- Veggie Supreme Also Trading As Desserts By Jazz0.6 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Barcelona Pizza1.0 km
- Greggs Plc0.9 km
- The Fryer0.6 km
- Pizza Dimonte0.9 km
- Tiger Chinese And English Takeaway1.0 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Superstore1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Red Lion0.9 km
- Red Lion Bar And Grill0.9 km
- The Builders Arms0.2 km
- The Dartmouth Arms (Wet Sales)0.3 km
- The Summerhouse0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Steel Mill Events Ltd0.7 km
- Novotel Wolverhampton0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton1.2 km
- Coseley4.1 km
- Tipton6.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV21EW · Data under Open Government Licence