Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

RICHES STREET, WV6 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHES STREET, WV6 0DN.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV6 0DN 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.

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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WV6 0DN has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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WV6 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riches Street, 0.5km from Park Dale in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV6 0DN is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% 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 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, 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 WV6 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00053034 (shared with 6 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 0DN. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British23.4%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean26.4%
Other / Mixed30.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 100,000

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

WV6 0DN has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences185
Other theft31
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime19
Public order16

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good450 pupils0.2 km
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Wolverhampton Girls' High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.7 km
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Evergreen Academy

Good15 pupils0.8 km
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Pine Green Academy

Requires Improvement87 pupils0.8 km
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West Park Primary School

Good333 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's Church of England Aided Primary School

Outstanding202 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Chilli Mini Market0.9 km
  • Jarmark Wolverhampton0.5 km
  • K. Ram & Sons0.4 km
  • Tettenhall Supermarket0.6 km
  • Your Protein (Midlands) Ltd0.6 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Queen Victoria Hotel0.3 km
  • Connaught Hotel0.6 km
  • The Solace Community0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Heritage Centre0.3 km
  • The Pegasus / Gill's Bar & Banqueting0.7 km
  • The Newbridge0.6 km
  • Whitmore Reans W.M. Club0.5 km
  • Linden House0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Mays Cafe0.6 km
  • Samosa Boy0.6 km
  • Grill It0.6 km
  • Levy UK (Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground)0.9 km
  • Mr M B Khattri @ The Summerhouse0.1 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Lahore Kebab House0.1 km
  • Newbridge Tandoori0.7 km
  • The Island House0.7 km
  • Rafa's Sweets0.8 km
  • Avion Grill0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton2.2 km
  • Bilbrook4.1 km
  • Codsall5.0 km