Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV2 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV2 1AD.

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Population

603

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV2 1AD 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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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

49% of WV2 1AD's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

WV2 1AD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Horseley Fields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Ettingshall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WV2 1AD offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 49% 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 high (204 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 WV2 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00053152 (shared with 32 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 WV2 1AD. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British23.2%
Asian / British Asian49.1%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 WV2 1AD are high at 204 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 offences286
Shoplifting123
Vehicle crime71
Criminal damage and arson69
Drugs65

school Local Schools

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Grove Primary Academy

Good448 pupils0.5 km
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SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.5 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good462 pupils1.0 km
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Phoenix Nursery School

Good40 pupils1.2 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils1.3 km
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Broadmeadow Special School

Good75 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

99 nearby
  • ASANdwich0.5 km
  • Pausa Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Costa Limited0.6 km
  • Ana's Coffee Shop0.2 km
  • Bob Jones Community Cafe0.8 km
  • + 94 more
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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • AJM Foods0.7 km
  • Axa Mini Market0.8 km
  • Earls Carribean Store0.3 km
  • Halal Meat Supplies0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.5 km
  • + 81 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • Duke Of York0.7 km
  • Golden Silver Suite0.4 km
  • Popworld0.7 km
  • Bank Wolverhampton0.7 km
  • Bohemian0.7 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • All Saints Chip Shop0.3 km
  • Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)0.3 km
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.5 km
  • Nutmeg0.5 km
  • Poundbakery0.6 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Novotel Wolverhampton0.6 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.7 km
  • The Goldthorn Hotel1.0 km
  • Steel Mill Events Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton0.9 km
  • Coseley4.7 km
  • Bilbrook6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km