WV1 1NT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stafford Street, 0.7km from Dunstall Hill in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Heath Town ward and the Wolverhampton North East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1NT are sourced from Output Area E00181854 (shared with 113 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAFFORD STREET, WV1 1NT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAFFORD STREET, WV1 1NT.
696
24
£ 32,300 /yr
8%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV1 1NT 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
Very young, very high renting. At 24 years average age and 67% private renter occupancy, WV1 1NT is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV1 1NT. 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
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 1NT is above average at 92 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
Dunstall Hill Primary School
Woden Primary School
Broadmeadow Special School
West Park Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Bushbury Lane Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- AJM Foods0.9 km
- Premier Wolverhampton0.9 km
- Molineux Service Station0.9 km
- Smoke And Wine Store0.9 km
- Super Stop1.0 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Duke Of York0.9 km
- Popworld0.9 km
- Hatherton Arms0.2 km
- ICB0.5 km
- McGhee's Irish Bar0.9 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Cafe Zaman AlSham0.9 km
- China Cooking0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Eat 990.9 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.0 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Poundbakery1.0 km
- Shawarma Station0.9 km
- Dalisia LTD0.8 km
- No.1 Pizza And No.1 Peri Peri Chicken1.0 km
- Pepes Piri Piri0.7 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.8 km
- Redwing Lodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton0.8 km
- Bilbrook5.3 km
- Coseley6.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WV11NT · Data under Open Government Licence