Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV1 1LG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

458

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

21%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV1 1LG 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

83% of homes in WV1 1LG are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

WV1 1LG 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 South West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WV1 1LG offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 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 (496 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 1LG are sourced from Output Area E00167318 (shared with 62 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 1LG. 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

White / British33.6%
Asian / British Asian33.2%
Black / African / Caribbean26.9%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

21%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1LG are high at 496 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 offences610
Shoplifting206
Public order117
Drugs99
Criminal damage and arson97

school Local Schools

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Thomas Telford University Technical College

Good545 pupils0.6 km
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Woden Primary School

Outstanding476 pupils0.9 km
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Broadmeadow Special School

Good75 pupils0.9 km
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Eastfield Primary School

Good405 pupils1.1 km
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West Park Primary School

Good333 pupils1.1 km
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Dunstall Hill Primary School

Good474 pupils1.2 km
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Grove Primary Academy

Good448 pupils1.2 km
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SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • Pausa Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Shaz Hot Spot0.7 km
  • Thai Star Catering Limited0.6 km
  • Wolverhampton Fair Traid0.7 km
  • Costa Limited0.4 km
  • + 81 more
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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Angelic Food0.7 km
  • IDEA0.7 km
  • Lawton's0.8 km
  • M S Poultry (Cabin P)0.8 km
  • Phil Lee Butchers (Cabin Q)0.8 km
  • + 67 more
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Snappy Tomato Pizza0.7 km
  • All Saints Chip Shop0.9 km
  • Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)0.5 km
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.5 km
  • Nutmeg0.5 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.8 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Steel Mill Events Ltd0.9 km
  • Novotel Wolverhampton0.3 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.1 km
  • Redwing Lodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton0.3 km
  • Coseley5.2 km
  • Bilbrook5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Wolverhampton Station (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Wolverhampton Station (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km