Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

BALFOUR CRESCENT, WV6 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALFOUR CRESCENT, WV6 0BH.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WV6 0BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

WV6 0BH is a mixed residential area on Balfour Crescent, 0.3km from Newbridge in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WV6 0BH offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WV6 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00053053 (shared with 7 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 WV6 0BH. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.5%
Asian / British Asian18.2%
Black / African / Caribbean14.0%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 92,500

7 sales · Mean £ 92,428

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

Crime around WV6 0BH 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.

Violence and sexual offences130
Shoplifting76
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime17
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good450 pupils0.3 km
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Wolverhampton Girls' High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.4 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy

Good489 pupils0.6 km
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery

Good229 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's Church of England Aided Primary School

Outstanding202 pupils0.6 km
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Pine Green Academy

Requires Improvement87 pupils0.7 km
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Evergreen Academy

Good15 pupils0.7 km
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St Edmunds Catholic Academy

Good1083 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Jarmark Wolverhampton0.8 km
  • K. Ram & Sons0.7 km
  • Tettenhall Supermarket0.8 km
  • Your Protein (Midlands) Ltd0.8 km
  • Prime Butchers0.4 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Queen Victoria Hotel0.5 km
  • Connaught Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Heritage Centre0.6 km
  • The Pegasus / Gill's Bar & Banqueting1.0 km
  • The Newbridge0.3 km
  • Whitmore Reans W.M. Club0.8 km
  • Summerhouse0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Mays Cafe0.8 km
  • Samosa Boy0.8 km
  • Grill It0.3 km
  • Levy UK (Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground)0.6 km
  • Mr M B Khattri @ The Summerhouse0.3 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Lahore Kebab House0.4 km
  • Newbridge Tandoori0.4 km
  • The Island House0.4 km
  • Chopsticks0.4 km
  • Dragon Gate0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton2.5 km
  • Bilbrook3.9 km
  • Codsall4.8 km