Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

ALLEN ROAD, WV6 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLEN ROAD, WV6 0AW.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV6 0AW 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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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

The IMD places WV6 0AW among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 6% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion. Property prices are trending down 48.9% year-on-year.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV6 0AW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, down 48.9% 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 WV6 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00053056 (shared with 7 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 0AW. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.5%
Asian / British Asian29.8%
Black / African / Caribbean13.4%
Other / Mixed23.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

10 sales · Mean £ 171,795

Terraced

£ 200,000

2 sales · Mean £ 200,000

Detached

£ 211,000

2 sales · Mean £ 211,000

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

WV6 0AW has low crime rates — 48 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 offences203
Other theft34
Criminal damage and arson26
Vehicle crime26
Public order19

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good450 pupils0.4 km
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Wolverhampton Girls' High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.6 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy

Good489 pupils0.6 km
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West Park Primary School

Good333 pupils0.7 km
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Broadmeadow Special School

Good75 pupils0.9 km
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Pine Green Academy

Requires Improvement87 pupils1.0 km
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Evergreen Academy

Good15 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Payless Mini Market0.8 km
  • Donia Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
  • Merridale Supermarket1.0 km
  • Today's0.9 km
  • Muzy Mini Market1.0 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Northern Lights Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Daffodils Restaurant0.9 km
  • Bella0.9 km
  • Chennai Dosa1.0 km
  • West Park Tea Rooms0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Roma1.0 km
  • Rafa's Sweets0.7 km
  • La Cucina1.0 km
  • Lahore Kebab House0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Park View Hotel0.9 km
  • Ely House Hotel0.8 km
  • Queen Victoria Hotel0.1 km
  • Connaught Hotel0.5 km
  • The Solace Community0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Whitmore Reans W.M. Club0.4 km
  • Heritage Centre0.1 km
  • The Pegasus / Gill's Bar & Banqueting0.7 km
  • The Newbridge0.8 km
  • Linden House0.4 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton2.0 km
  • Bilbrook4.3 km
  • Codsall5.2 km