WV2 1EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Granville Close, 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 1EQ 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. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% 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 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00053153 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANVILLE CLOSE, WV2 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANVILLE CLOSE, WV2 1EQ.
472
30
£ 39,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV2 1EQ 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.
Area Character
WV2 1EQ has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV2 1EQ. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 82,350
1 sales · Mean £ 82,350
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV2 1EQ is moderate at 63 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
Grove Primary Academy
SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Graiseley Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
Eastfield Nursery School
Phoenix Nursery School
Eastfield Primary School
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Sandhu's Meat & Poultry0.9 km
- Worcester Street Post Office0.8 km
- Bains Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Greggs Plc0.8 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Plough & Harrow0.8 km
- Bank Wolverhampton0.9 km
- Bohemian0.9 km
- The Great Western0.9 km
- The Moon Under Water0.9 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Shaz Hot Spot0.9 km
- Charlies Fish Bar0.9 km
- Sweet Elohim Afro Resto Ltd0.9 km
- Chickaros1.0 km
- Chicky Chicken1.0 km
- + 79 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Snappy Tomato Pizza0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken T/a Dixy Pizza1.0 km
- Salsa Grill1.0 km
- Aunt Sally's1.0 km
- Greggs Plc0.6 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.8 km
- Steel Mill Events Ltd0.6 km
- Novotel Wolverhampton0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton1.0 km
- Coseley4.4 km
- Tipton6.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Royal (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV21EQ · Data under Open Government Licence