WV1 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Wolverhampton in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Heath Town ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WV1 1AD offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 WV1 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00181854 (shared with 113 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV1 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV1 1AD.
696
24
£ 32,300 /yr
8%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV1 1AD 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.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 24 years average age and 67% private renter occupancy, WV1 1AD is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV1 1AD. The average age is 23.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV1 1AD is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thomas Telford University Technical College
Broadmeadow Special School
Dunstall Hill Primary School
West Park Primary School
Woden Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Eastfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Angelic Food0.8 km
- IDEA0.9 km
- Lawton's0.9 km
- M S Poultry (Cabin P)0.9 km
- Phil Lee Butchers (Cabin Q)0.9 km
- + 75 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Plough & Harrow1.0 km
- Vaal & Vaal (Bar)1.0 km
- Bank Wolverhampton0.5 km
- Bohemian0.5 km
- The Great Western0.8 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Shaz Hot Spot0.9 km
- Thai Star Catering Limited0.7 km
- Wolverhampton Fair Traid0.8 km
- Charlies Fish Bar0.6 km
- Rodeo BBQ0.5 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- BurgerBae & Shakes Ltd0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken T/a Dixy Pizza0.5 km
- Salsa Grill0.5 km
- Aunt Sally's0.5 km
- Greggs Plc0.9 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Redwing Lodge0.6 km
- Park View Hotel1.0 km
- Novotel Wolverhampton0.9 km
- Britannia Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton0.7 km
- Bilbrook5.4 km
- Coseley5.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WV11AD · Data under Open Government Licence