Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

RICHES STREET, WV6 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHES STREET, WV6 0DP.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

58% of WV6 0DP'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 0DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riches Street, 0.4km from Park Dale in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00053058 (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 0DP. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.3%
Asian / British Asian25.3%
Black / African / Caribbean17.6%
Other / Mixed14.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 184,500

2 sales · Mean £ 184,500

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

WV6 0DP has low crime rates — 43 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 offences156
Other theft27
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime17
Public order16

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 pupils0.4 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy

Good489 pupils0.5 km
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West Park Primary School

Good333 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 pupils0.9 km
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Evergreen Academy

Good15 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's Church of England Aided Primary School

Outstanding202 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Payless Mini Market0.8 km
  • Amin Shop0.5 km
  • Fresh Food & Drink Ltd (Euro Shop)0.5 km
  • Greggs Plc0.5 km
  • Lalibela Groceries0.3 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Solace Community0.7 km
  • Park View Hotel0.9 km
  • Connaught Hotel0.5 km
  • Ely House Hotel0.9 km
  • Queen Victoria Hotel0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Royal Oak0.9 km
  • Summerhouse0.3 km
  • The Newhampton Inn0.2 km
  • Whitmore Reans W.M. Club0.6 km
  • The Stile (Polish Restaurant)1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • The Lounge At Deansgate0.5 km
  • Wolverhampton Muslim Forum0.7 km
  • Cupcake Lane0.9 km
  • New Mother India0.5 km
  • SS Peter And Paul Catholic Primary Academy0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Dragon Gate0.5 km
  • Flavours0.5 km
  • New Jasmine House0.3 km
  • Pappa's Pizza0.5 km
  • The Egg Free Cake Box0.5 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton2.2 km
  • Bilbrook4.2 km
  • Codsall5.2 km