WV1 1DN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Wolverhampton in Wolverhampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Heath Town ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.
Day-to-day life in WV1 1DN has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 high (470 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00181854 (shared with 113 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV1 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV1 1DN.
696
24
£ 32,300 /yr
8%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV1 1DN 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
WV1 1DN is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 67% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV1 1DN. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WV1 1DN are high at 470 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
Broadmeadow Special School
Thomas Telford University Technical College
West Park Primary School
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Woden Primary School
Dunstall Hill Primary School
Grove Primary Academy
SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Angelic Food0.5 km
- IDEA0.5 km
- Lawton's0.5 km
- M S Poultry (Cabin P)0.5 km
- Phil Lee Butchers (Cabin Q)0.5 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Plough & Harrow0.5 km
- Vaal & Vaal (Bar)0.7 km
- Duke Of York0.1 km
- Popworld0.2 km
- Dive0.1 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Life Spring Church0.9 km
- Shaz Hot Spot0.4 km
- Thai Star Catering Limited0.3 km
- Wolverhampton Fair Traid0.4 km
- Costa Limited0.2 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Happy Garden0.8 km
- Roma0.9 km
- Snappy Tomato Pizza0.5 km
- All Saints Chip Shop0.9 km
- Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)0.4 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Park View Hotel0.9 km
- Steel Mill Events Ltd0.8 km
- Novotel Wolverhampton0.5 km
- Britannia Hotel0.2 km
- Redwing Lodge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton0.5 km
- Coseley5.3 km
- Bilbrook5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Wolverhampton Station (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV11DN · Data under Open Government Licence