WV1 1HE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km 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.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 (515 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 1HE are sourced from Output Area E00181854 (shared with 113 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV1 1HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV1 1HE.
696
24
£ 32,300 /yr
8%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV1 1HE 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 1HE 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 1HE. 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 rates near WV1 1HE are high at 515 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
West Park Primary School
Thomas Telford University Technical College
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Dunstall Hill Primary School
Woden Primary School
Graiseley Primary School
Merridale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Angelic Food0.3 km
- IDEA0.4 km
- Lawton's0.4 km
- M S Poultry (Cabin P)0.4 km
- Phil Lee Butchers (Cabin Q)0.4 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Plough & Harrow0.5 km
- Vaal & Vaal (Bar)0.5 km
- Bank Wolverhampton0.2 km
- Bohemian0.3 km
- The Great Western0.8 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Life Spring Church0.7 km
- Northern Lights Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Shaz Hot Spot0.4 km
- Thai Star Catering Limited0.2 km
- Wolverhampton Fair Traid0.3 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Happy Garden0.7 km
- Roma0.7 km
- Snappy Tomato Pizza0.5 km
- BurgerBae & Shakes Ltd0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken T/a Dixy Pizza0.3 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Redwing Lodge0.3 km
- Park View Hotel0.7 km
- Ely House Hotel0.9 km
- Novotel Wolverhampton0.7 km
- Steel Mill Events Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton0.7 km
- Coseley5.5 km
- Bilbrook5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV11HE · Data under Open Government Licence