Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

CLEVELAND ROAD, WV2 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLEVELAND ROAD, WV2 1BP.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV2 1BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in WV2 1BP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

WV2 1BP is an up-and-coming urban area on Cleveland Road, 0.3km from Horseley Fields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Ettingshall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV2 1BP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are high (228 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00053151 (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 WV2 1BP. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.6%
Asian / British Asian24.5%
Black / African / Caribbean16.8%
Other / Mixed14.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WV2 1BP are high at 228 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 offences328
Shoplifting102
Public order65
Anti-social behaviour64
Drugs64

school Local Schools

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SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.7 km
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Grove Primary Academy

Good448 pupils0.7 km
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Eastfield Primary School

Good405 pupils1.0 km
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Eastfield Nursery School

Outstanding139 pupils1.0 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Telford University Technical College

Good545 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy

Good187 pupils1.2 km
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • ASANdwich0.5 km
  • Pausa Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Costa Limited0.6 km
  • Ana's Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Cafe Zaman AlSham0.4 km
  • + 85 more
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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • AJM Foods0.5 km
  • Earls Carribean Store0.4 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.5 km
  • Kabanos0.4 km
  • Mama B Afro Caribbean0.4 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • Duke Of York0.5 km
  • Golden Silver Suite0.8 km
  • Popworld0.7 km
  • Bank Wolverhampton0.6 km
  • Bohemian0.6 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • All Saints Chip Shop0.4 km
  • Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)0.4 km
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.5 km
  • Nutmeg0.6 km
  • Poundbakery0.5 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Novotel Wolverhampton0.2 km
  • Steel Mill Events Ltd0.6 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton0.6 km
  • Coseley4.7 km
  • Bilbrook6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Royal (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km