WV11 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Fairview Close, 0.5km from Newbolds in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Fallings Park ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.
For families considering a move, WV11 1BX represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 40.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV11 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00052820 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRVIEW CLOSE, WV11 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRVIEW CLOSE, WV11 1BX.
311
43
£ 38,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WV11 1BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 40.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV11 1BX. The average age is 43.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 190,400
Terraced
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 238,333
Detached
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV11 1BX has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wodensfield Primary School
Deyncourt Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
Long Knowle Primary School
Heath Park
Wood End Primary School
Fallings Park Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Red Lion0.4 km
- The Pheasant0.9 km
- The Star0.8 km
- Bird In Hand0.7 km
- The Castle Inn0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Bains Stores0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Dhillon Wines1.0 km
- Royal Oak Service Station0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- Heath Park0.8 km
- The Baburchi Restaurant1.0 km
- Qmin Restaurant0.7 km
- Momma Sorrentis0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Crumbles Bakery0.8 km
- Pearl Of Bengal0.7 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Neway0.9 km
- 4 Seasons Pizza0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton2.7 km
- Bloxwich North5.5 km
- Bloxwich Station5.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WV111BX · Data under Open Government Licence