Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV98 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV98 1AJ.

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Population

389

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV98 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV98 1AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WV98 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Dunstall Hill in Wolverhampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

This is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 WV98 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00053156 (shared with 76 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 WV98 1AJ. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.3%
Asian / British Asian42.2%
Black / African / Caribbean22.4%
Other / Mixed14.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

WV98 1AJ has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences80
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft12
Vehicle crime11
Possession of weapons9

school Local Schools

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Dunstall Hill Primary School

Good474 pupils0.5 km
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Bushbury Lane Academy

Requires Improvement215 pupils0.9 km
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West Park Primary School

Good333 pupils1.0 km
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Broadmeadow Special School

Good75 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good450 pupils1.2 km
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Pine Green Academy

Requires Improvement87 pupils1.3 km
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Evergreen Academy

Good15 pupils1.3 km
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery

Good229 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Lubanastore Ltd0.7 km
  • The Well (Wolverhampton Foodbank)0.5 km
  • Booze Plus0.8 km
  • Donia Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Grill It - Stafford Road0.6 km
  • Daffodils Restaurant0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Hotel0.2 km
  • Stable Staff Canteen0.2 km
  • Asda Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • BurgerBae & Shakes Ltd0.8 km
  • Rafa's Sweets0.7 km
  • The Island House0.6 km
  • Bubble CiTea0.9 km
  • Avion Grill0.9 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wheaton Guest House1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Polish Catholic Club1.0 km
  • Whitmore Reans W.M. Club0.8 km
  • Hatherton Arms0.8 km
  • ICB0.6 km
  • Emerald Club1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton1.7 km
  • Bilbrook4.4 km
  • Codsall5.4 km