WV2 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gordon Street, 0.6km from Horseley Fields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Ettingshall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV2 1DA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00053154 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORDON STREET, WV2 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON STREET, WV2 1DA.
504
30
£ 39,300 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV2 1DA 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV2 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (30) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV2 1DA. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV2 1DA is moderate at 81 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
Eastfield Nursery School
Eastfield Primary School
Phoenix Nursery School
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- ASANdwich0.2 km
- Pausa Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Costa Limited0.8 km
- Ana's Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Bob Jones Community Cafe0.9 km
- + 86 more
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- AJM Foods0.8 km
- Axa Mini Market0.8 km
- Earls Carribean Store0.5 km
- Halal Meat Supplies0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- + 75 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Duke Of York0.8 km
- Golden Silver Suite0.6 km
- Popworld0.9 km
- Bank Wolverhampton0.9 km
- Bohemian0.8 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- All Saints Chip Shop0.1 km
- Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)0.5 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.7 km
- Nutmeg0.8 km
- Poundbakery0.7 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Novotel Wolverhampton0.5 km
- Britannia Hotel0.8 km
- Steel Mill Events Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton0.9 km
- Coseley4.5 km
- Bilbrook6.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Royal (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV21DA · Data under Open Government Licence