WV2 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Raby 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. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 52.1% year-on-year. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00053152 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RABY STREET, WV2 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RABY STREET, WV2 1AW.
603
31
£ 39,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV2 1AW 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
49% of WV2 1AW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 52.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV2 1AW. 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
Terraced
£ 137,500
12 sales · Mean £ 122,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV2 1AW is above average at 93 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
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- IDEA0.9 km
- Lawton's0.9 km
- M S Poultry (Cabin P)0.9 km
- Muller0.9 km
- Phil Lee Butchers (Cabin Q)0.9 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Plough & Harrow0.7 km
- Bank Wolverhampton0.9 km
- Bohemian0.9 km
- The Great Western1.0 km
- The Moon Under Water0.9 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- KFC1.0 km
- Shaz Hot Spot0.8 km
- Thai Star Catering Limited0.9 km
- Wolverhampton Fair Traid0.9 km
- Charlies Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 86 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Snappy Tomato Pizza0.7 km
- Dixy Chicken T/a Dixy Pizza1.0 km
- Salsa Grill1.0 km
- Aunt Sally's0.9 km
- Greggs Plc0.6 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco Superstore0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.1 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.9 km
- Steel Mill Events Ltd0.4 km
- Novotel Wolverhampton0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton1.0 km
- Coseley4.4 km
- Bilbrook6.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Royal (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV21AW · Data under Open Government Licence