Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

THE SQUARE, WV2 1HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SQUARE, WV2 1HA.

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Population

398

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV2 1HA 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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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in WV2 1HA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WV2 1HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Square, 0.9km from Horseley Fields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Ettingshall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV2 1HA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% 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 rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1HA are sourced from Output Area E00052791 (shared with 16 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 1HA. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.3%
Asian / British Asian37.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

WV2 1HA has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences152
Vehicle crime39
Shoplifting37
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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Grove Primary Academy

Good448 pupils0.2 km
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SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.2 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good462 pupils0.7 km
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Phoenix Nursery School

Good40 pupils0.8 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils1.2 km
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils1.3 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement165 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • The Perfect Prep Limited (Unit 15A)0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Coco's Dessert Factory0.4 km
  • K Teas Cakes0.7 km
  • Plaza Cafe/My Thai1.0 km
  • + 50 more
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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Muller0.9 km
  • Prees Village Stores0.7 km
  • Worcester Street Post Office0.8 km
  • Bains Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
  • Fighting Cocks Supermarket1.0 km
  • + 61 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Plough & Harrow0.8 km
  • The Builders Arms0.1 km
  • The Dartmouth Arms (Wet Sales)0.3 km
  • The Summerhouse0.6 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Snappy Tomato Pizza0.8 km
  • Greggs Plc0.8 km
  • N V Catering1.0 km
  • The Fryer0.4 km
  • Pond Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Goldthorn Hotel1.0 km
  • Steel Mill Events Ltd0.5 km
  • Novotel Wolverhampton0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton1.3 km
  • Coseley4.3 km
  • Tipton6.5 km