Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV1 1LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV1 1LE.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WV1 1LE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
workEmployment
7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WV1 1LE is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV1 1LE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Horseley Fields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WV1 1LE offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (341 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 1LE are sourced from Output Area E00181922 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV1 1LE. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.5%
Asian / British Asian22.1%
Black / African / Caribbean27.1%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WV1 1LE are high at 341 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.

Violence and sexual offences501
Shoplifting102
Public order91
Drugs84
Anti-social behaviour75

school Local Schools

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Thomas Telford University Technical College

Good545 pupils0.5 km
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Woden Primary School

Outstanding476 pupils0.7 km
P

Eastfield Primary School

Good405 pupils1.0 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good244 pupils1.0 km
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Eastfield Nursery School

Outstanding139 pupils1.1 km
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Broadmeadow Special School

Good75 pupils1.1 km
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Dunstall Hill Primary School

Good474 pupils1.2 km
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Grove Primary Academy

Good448 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Pausa Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Shaz Hot Spot0.9 km
  • Thai Star Catering Limited0.8 km
  • Wolverhampton Fair Traid0.9 km
  • Costa Limited0.6 km
  • + 77 more
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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Angelic Food0.9 km
  • IDEA1.0 km
  • Lawton's1.0 km
  • M S Poultry (Cabin P)1.0 km
  • Phil Lee Butchers (Cabin Q)1.0 km
  • + 67 more
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Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Plough & Harrow0.9 km
  • Duke Of York0.4 km
  • Popworld0.7 km
  • Dive0.6 km
  • The Billy Wright0.4 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Snappy Tomato Pizza0.9 km
  • All Saints Chip Shop1.0 km
  • Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)0.7 km
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.7 km
  • Nutmeg0.7 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Novotel Wolverhampton0.3 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.3 km
  • Redwing Lodge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton0.0 km
  • Coseley5.2 km
  • Bilbrook6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wolverhampton Rail Station0.0 km
  • Wolverhampton Station (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
  • Wolverhampton Station (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
  • Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km