WV3 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pelham Street, 1.0km from Wolverhampton in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Graiseley ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV3 0BJ 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 35 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 — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 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 WV3 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00052868 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PELHAM STREET, WV3 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PELHAM STREET, WV3 0BJ.
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£ 32,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV3 0BJ 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
WV3 0BJ has a highly multicultural community character — 59% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV3 0BJ. The average age is 34.6. 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 WV3 0BJ is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Bantock Primary School
Merridale Primary School
Graiseley Primary School
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Broadmeadow Special School
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
West Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Costa Limited1.0 km
- Ana's Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Coffee Moments0.9 km
- Expressions Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Genting Casino0.8 km
- + 50 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Earls Carribean Store0.9 km
- Kabanos1.0 km
- Pete's Farmhouse1.0 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Shell Wolverhampton1.0 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Golden Silver Suite0.8 km
- Popworld1.0 km
- The Yew Tree0.4 km
- Ukranian Social Club0.1 km
- Slug & Lettuce1.0 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)0.9 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.9 km
- Nutmeg0.9 km
- Choy Wah0.9 km
- The Slice Guyz0.7 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Park View Hotel0.8 km
- Ely House Hotel0.7 km
- Redwing Lodge1.0 km
- The Solace Community0.9 km
- The Goldthorn Hotel0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Superstore0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton1.6 km
- Coseley5.3 km
- Bilbrook5.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WV30BJ · Data under Open Government Licence