WV1 1HR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Dunstall Hill in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV1 1HR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WV1 1HR are sourced from Output Area E00053134 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV1 1HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV1 1HR.
463
28
£ 30,800 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV1 1HR 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 1HR has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV1 1HR. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV1 1HR is moderate at 70 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
Dunstall Hill Primary School
Thomas Telford University Technical College
West Park Primary School
Broadmeadow Special School
Woden Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Bushbury Lane Academy
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Anna Mini Market Ltd0.5 km
- Donia Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- Sharbazar Mini Market0.3 km
- Today's0.4 km
- Londis News Extra0.9 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Planet Night Club0.9 km
- Whitmore Reans W.M. Club0.9 km
- Centre Spot0.9 km
- Hogshead T/a K-Town Chicken T/a Chick Box0.8 km
- Bank Wolverhampton1.0 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Chickaros0.9 km
- Chicky Chicken0.9 km
- Daffodils Restaurant0.4 km
- Glaze0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Hotel0.8 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Aunt Sally's0.9 km
- Rafa's Sweets0.6 km
- The Pork Joint0.9 km
- BurgerBae & Shakes Ltd0.1 km
- Dixy Chicken T/a Dixy Pizza0.9 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Redwing Lodge0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Foods Limited0.3 km
- Asda0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton1.1 km
- Bilbrook5.0 km
- Codsall6.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WV11HR · Data under Open Government Licence