WV6 0DU is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Newbridge in Wolverhampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
Within the WV6 district, this postcode is characterised by a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WV6 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00053031 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV6 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV6 0DU.
592
43
£ 48,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV6 0DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WV6 0DU — age 43, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV6 0DU. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV6 0DU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
St Peter's Collegiate Academy
St Edmunds Catholic Academy
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Aided Primary School
Merridale Primary School
Uplands Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Payless Mini Market0.9 km
- Uppals Select & Save1.0 km
- Grand Bazaar0.7 km
- Tettenhall Supermarket0.6 km
- Your Protein (Midlands) Ltd0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Cupcake Lane0.9 km
- New Mother India0.7 km
- Wolf Mountain Limited0.1 km
- Zion City Tabernacle0.6 km
- Mays Cafe0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Lahore Kebab House0.8 km
- Newbridge Tandoori0.8 km
- The Island House0.8 km
- New Jasmine House0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Queen Victoria Hotel0.7 km
- The Solace Community0.9 km
- Connaught Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Heritage Centre0.8 km
- The Newbridge0.8 km
- Summerhouse0.8 km
- The Chindit0.9 km
- The Newhampton Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton2.5 km
- Bilbrook4.3 km
- Codsall5.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WV60DU · Data under Open Government Licence