WV2 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lever Street, 0.7km from Horseley Fields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Ettingshall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00053152 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEVER STREET, WV2 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEVER STREET, WV2 1AQ.
603
31
£ 39,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV2 1AQ 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
Cultural diversity defines WV2 1AQ — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV2 1AQ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV2 1AQ is above average at 108 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
SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Grove Primary Academy
Graiseley Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
Phoenix Nursery School
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Eastfield Nursery School
Eastfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- ASANdwich0.3 km
- Pausa Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Costa Limited0.7 km
- Ana's Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Bob Jones Community Cafe0.8 km
- + 92 more
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- AJM Foods0.8 km
- Axa Mini Market0.8 km
- Earls Carribean Store0.4 km
- Halal Meat Supplies0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Duke Of York0.7 km
- Golden Silver Suite0.5 km
- Popworld0.8 km
- Bank Wolverhampton0.8 km
- Bohemian0.8 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco Superstore0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- All Saints Chip Shop0.1 km
- Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)0.4 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.6 km
- Nutmeg0.7 km
- Poundbakery0.7 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Novotel Wolverhampton0.6 km
- Britannia Hotel0.8 km
- Steel Mill Events Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton0.9 km
- Coseley4.5 km
- Bilbrook6.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Royal (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV21AQ · Data under Open Government Licence