WV1 1LD is an up-and-coming urban area on Victoria Square, 0.4km from Horseley Fields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are high (564 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 1LD are sourced from Output Area E00167318 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA SQUARE, WV1 1LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA SQUARE, WV1 1LD.
458
25
£ 32,300 /yr
21%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV1 1LD 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
At 83% private renter occupancy, WV1 1LD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV1 1LD. The average age is 24.6. 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 rates near WV1 1LD are high at 564 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
Woden Primary School
Broadmeadow Special School
Eastfield Primary School
Grove Primary Academy
SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Eastfield Nursery School
West Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- ASANdwich1.0 km
- Pausa Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Shaz Hot Spot0.7 km
- Thai Star Catering Limited0.6 km
- Wolverhampton Fair Traid0.7 km
- + 81 more
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Angelic Food0.7 km
- IDEA0.8 km
- Lawton's0.8 km
- M S Poultry (Cabin P)0.8 km
- Phil Lee Butchers (Cabin Q)0.8 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Plough & Harrow0.7 km
- Vaal & Vaal (Bar)0.9 km
- Duke Of York0.2 km
- Popworld0.5 km
- Dive0.4 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Snappy Tomato Pizza0.7 km
- All Saints Chip Shop0.8 km
- Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)0.5 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.5 km
- Nutmeg0.5 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
- Asda0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Steel Mill Events Ltd0.9 km
- Novotel Wolverhampton0.2 km
- Britannia Hotel0.1 km
- Redwing Lodge0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton0.3 km
- Coseley5.2 km
- Bilbrook6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
- Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
- Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
- Wolverhampton Station (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Wolverhampton Station (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WV11LD · Data under Open Government Licence