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Denmore Gardens is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV1 2BP is located in the East Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Denmore Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV1 2BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WV1 2BW, WV1 2BG, WV1 2BN, WV1 2AX, WV1 2AU, WV1 2BE, WV1 2AJ, WV1 2BQ, WV1 2BH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV1 2BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.5%50.8%-2.7% 51.0% -0.2%
Male46.5%49.2%2.7% 49.0% 0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WV1 2BP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single31.4%29.8%-1.6% 37.9% -8.1%
Married: Opposite sex56.3%55.9%-0.4% 44.2% 11.7%
Separated1.4%2.2%0.8% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced5.5%5.5%0.0% 9.1% -3.6%
Widowed5.5%6.6%1.1% 6.1% 0.5%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health36.3%30.8%-5.5% 48.4% -17.6%
Good health36%39%3.0% 33.6% 5.4%
Fair health16.2%20.8%4.6% 12.7% 8.1%
Bad health8.7%7.1%-1.6% 4.0% 3.1%
Very bad health2.7%2.3%-0.4% 1.2% 1.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around WV1 2BP this area, 37.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications35.5%37.6%2.1% 18.2% 19.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16%6.3%-9.7% 9.6% -3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.7%11.8%-1.9% 13.4% -1.6%
Apprenticeship3.8%5.5%1.7% 5.3% 0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.5%15.1%6.6% 16.9% -1.8%
Degree or Similar11.9%18.1%6.2% 33.8% -15.7%
Other10.6%5.5%-5.1% 2.8% 2.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.6%0%-0.6% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0.6%0%-0.6% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian38.1%39.3%1.2% 3.1% 36.2%
Pakistani0%1%1.0% 2.7% -1.7%
Other Asian0.9%4.2%3.3% 1.6% 2.6%
Black African0.9%4.9%4.0% 2.5% 2.4%
Black Caribbean6.6%5.5%-1.1% 1.0% 4.5%
Other Black2.1%2.6%0.5% 0.5% 2.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%0.6%-0.3% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.4%1.9%-0.5% 0.9% 1.0%
Mixed Other0.6%0.3%-0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White44.7%36.7%-8.0% 81.4% -44.7%
Other1.2%2.6%1.4% 1.6% 1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 61.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.7%61.2%-8.5% 83.2% -22.0%
European Union5.1%7.8%2.7% 6.1% 1.7%
Africa0.6%2%1.4% 2.7% -0.7%
Middle East and Asia20.4%24.4%4.0% 5.6% 18.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.2%4.6%0.4% 1.3% 3.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK68.8%61%-7.8% 83.2% -22.2%
10+ Years0.9%28.2%27.3% 9.8% 18.4%
5-10 Years3%4.2%1.2% 2.9% 1.3%
2-5 Years3%4.9%1.9% 2.2% 2.7%
Less than 2 years24.3%1.6%-22.7% 1.9% -0.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.4% 76.7% -7.3%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France1% 0.3% 0.7%
Italy1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Spain1.6% 0.4% 1.2%
Poland1.6% 1.3% 0.3%
Other EU countries2.3% 1.5% 0.8%
Central and Western Africa1% 0.3% 0.7%
Southern Asia8.1% 1.2% 6.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held13% 13.5% -0.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion11.7% 37.2% -25.5%
Christian38.5% 46.2% -7.7%
Hindu8.1% 1.7% 6.4%
Muslim1% 6.5% -5.5%
Sikh36.6% 0.9% 35.7%
Not answered4.2% 6.0% -1.8%

Safety

Is Denmore Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denmore Gardens was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% lower than the East Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Denmore Gardens has the 5th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in East Park and the 225th lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,500
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WV1 2BP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Denmore Gardens are based on 40 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wolverhampton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Denmore Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV1 2BP

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV1 2BP

Average Price
£203,268
Semi-Detached
£220,996
Terraced
£167,810
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Denmore Gardens

Average Price
£204,791
Semi-Detached
£216,006
Terraced
£186,832
Detached
£193,594
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Denmore GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
68 Denmore Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£168,0002022-05-30 £188,038
104 Denmore Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£108,0002018-08-17 £156,100
80 Denmore Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£112,0002016-12-22 £181,457
64 Denmore Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£171,0002016-01-29 £296,081
86 Denmore Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£115,0002009-11-23 £210,566
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV1 2BP

Employment

WV1 2BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in WV1 2BP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee91
Retired83
Part-Time Employee21
Self-Employed21
Other17
Looking after home or family15
Unemployed8
Student (economically inactive)8
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles31
Manufacturing25
Administrative and support service activities15
Education15
Human health and social work activities13
Transport and storage12
Accommodation and food service activities9
Other6
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Construction5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Financial and insurance activities3
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eastfield Nursery School
Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH
4out of 4 1,254 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bilston Nursery School
Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT
4out of 4 2,834 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Windsor Nursery School
Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL
3out of 4 2,904 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Phoenix Nursery School
Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS
3out of 4 3,229 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Low Hill Nursery School
Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN
4out of 4 3,401 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
East Park Academy
Hollington Road , WV1 2DS
4out of 4 1,042 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy
Hickman Avenue , WV1 2BS
2out of 4 1,210 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Eastfield Primary School
Colliery Road , Off Willenhall Road WV1 2QY
3out of 4 1,255 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stow Heath Primary School
Hill Road , Portobello WV13 3TT
3out of 4 1,388 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Stowlawn Primary School
Green Park Avenue , Stowlawn WV14 6EH
3out of 4 1,400 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Matthias School
Deans Road , WV1 2BH
3out of 4 347 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Heath Park
Prestwood Road , WV11 1RD
4out of 4 1,559 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moseley Park
Holland Road , WV14 6LU
4out of 4 1,997 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Thomas Telford University Technical College
Springfield Campus , WV10 0JR
3out of 4 2,255 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Wednesfield High Academy
Lichfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3ES
2out of 4 2,343 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of Wolverhampton College
Paget Road , WV6 0DU
- not rated 4,911 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Penn Road , WV3 0EG
3out of 4 4,016 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Green Park School
Green Park Avenue , Stowlawn WV14 6EH
3out of 4 1,497 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Jennie Lee Centre
Litchfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3HT
- not rated 2,181 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street , WV1 1LY
- not rated 2,794 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bow Street School
Bow Street , Bilston WV14 7NB
- not rated 2,815 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre
Millfields Road , Ettingshall WV4 6JP
3out of 4 3,042 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wolverhampton Swimming And Fitness CentrePlanetary Road, Wolverhampton493 yd
Kabin CafeThe Kabin Cafe, Tractor Spares Industrial Estate603 yd
B.J's Tasty BitesConiston House, Neachells Lane821 yd
Chai And Chill147 Eastgate, Willenhall Road926 yd
Dr Vinegars143 Eastgate, Willenhall Road996 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The New VictoriaThe Victoria, 140 Deans Road365 yd
The Merry BoysThe Merry Boys Public House, 447 Willenhall Road453 yd
Cleveland ArmsCleveland Arms Public House, Stowheath Lane680 yd
The Beehive22 Coventry Street, Wolverhampton918 yd
The Glassy JunctionMalt Shovel Public House, 131 Willenhall Road1,041 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Brooklands Chippy56 Brooklands Parade, Wolverhampton605 yd
West House239 Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton641 yd
Classic Fish BarClassic Fish And Chips, 274 Deans Road720 yd
Dennis Caribbean Street Food155 Walsall Road, Willenhall869 yd
Frydays298 Deans Road, Wolverhampton916 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco1 Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton502 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Matthias School
DEANS ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite263 yd
Wolverhampton Swimming And Fitness Centre
PLANETARY ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool858 yd
East Park Academy
HOLLINGTON ROAD
grass pitches980 yd
Healthland Club (Wednesfield) (Closed)
Kenmare Way
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,001 yd
Pure Gym (Wolverhampton Bentley Bridge)
BENTLEY BRIDGE WAY
health and fitness suite1,049 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed200 Mbit/s
Average download speed180.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.