Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

SWEETMAN STREET, WV6 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWEETMAN STREET, WV6 0AU.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV6 0AU 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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3/10
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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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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

46% of WV6 0AU's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

WV6 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sweetman Street, 0.3km from Park Dale in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

This is a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, 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 WV6 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00053057 (shared with 6 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 WV6 0AU. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British22.4%
Asian / British Asian46.2%
Black / African / Caribbean14.8%
Other / Mixed16.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
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

£ 120,500

3 sales · Mean £ 129,866

Semi-Detached

£ 176,000

1 sales · Mean £ 176,000

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

WV6 0AU has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences213
Other theft32
Criminal damage and arson26
Vehicle crime23
Public order15

school Local Schools

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West Park Primary School

Good333 pupils0.5 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good450 pupils0.6 km
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Broadmeadow Special School

Good75 pupils0.7 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy

Good489 pupils0.8 km
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Wolverhampton Girls' High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.8 km
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Dunstall Hill Primary School

Good474 pupils0.9 km
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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Evergreen Academy

Good15 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Newhampton News0.6 km
  • Wolves Wines1.0 km
  • Payless Mini Market0.7 km
  • Anna Mini Market Ltd0.8 km
  • Donia Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Grill It1.0 km
  • Mr M B Khattri @ The Summerhouse0.4 km
  • Life Spring Church1.0 km
  • Northern Lights Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Daffodils Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 20 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Happy Garden0.9 km
  • Roma0.8 km
  • Rafa's Sweets0.5 km
  • Sizzlers Hot Food Take-Away0.9 km
  • Chapel Ash Kebab House0.9 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Park View Hotel0.7 km
  • Connaught Hotel0.5 km
  • Ely House Hotel0.7 km
  • Queen Victoria Hotel0.3 km
  • Redwing Lodge0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Whitmore Reans W.M. Club0.3 km
  • The Clarendon Hotel1.0 km
  • Heritage Centre0.1 km
  • The Leaping Wolf0.9 km
  • The Pegasus / Gill's Bar & Banqueting0.5 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton1.8 km
  • Bilbrook4.5 km
  • Codsall5.4 km