Great Hampton Street is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV1 4AX is located in the St Peters electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton South West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Hampton Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV1 4AU, WV1 4AT, WV1 4PA, WV1 4AS, WV1 4AW, WV1 4PE, WV1 4AR, WV1 4PD, WV1 4AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV1 4AX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42% | 48.8% | 6.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 58% | 51.2% | -6.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41% | 41.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 43.3% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 5.7% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 49.6% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 39.1% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 8.5% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 2.6% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 4AX this area, 33.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 33.5% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 10.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 25.6% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 14.5% | 7.3% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 14.8% | 9.4% | -5.4% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.8% | 8.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 12.2% | 6.4% | -5.8% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 21.2% | 15.7% | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 36.5% | 27.4% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -54.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 11.1% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, just 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.9% | 48.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| European Union | 9% | 16.7% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 14.8% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.8% | 15% | -12.8% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.6% | 48.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 18.2% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 10.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 9.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 10.7% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.1% | 76.7% | -24.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.9% | 37.2% | -26.3% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 34.2% | 6.5% | 27.7% |
| Sikh | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Hampton Street was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Hampton Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Park and the 212th lowest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Great Hampton Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-08-27 | £223,302 |
| 30 Great Hampton Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-11-22 | £184,627 |
| Cadet Centre Great Hampton Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2023-05-26 | £320,115 |
| 31 Great Hampton Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-04-29 | £139,463 |
| 35 Great Hampton Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-11-12 | £100,418 |
The percentage of student residents living in WV1 4AX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE | - not rated | 995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 2,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 3,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Primary School Devon Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4BE | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Junior School Devon Road , WV1 4BE | - not rated | 179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Infant School Leicester Street Leicester Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0PS | - not rated | 258 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Infants' School Lansdowne Road , WV1 4AL | - not rated | 320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunstall Hill Primary School Dunstall Avenue , WV6 0NH | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Telford University Technical College Springfield Campus , WV10 0JR | - not rated | 1,168 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School Tettenhall Road , Tettenhall WV6 0BY | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School Tettenhall Road , Tettenhall WV6 0BY | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Valley Park School Cromer Gardens , WV6 0UA | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmunds Catholic School, A Specialist Mathematics & Computing College Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR | 3out of 4 | 4,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Community College Westfield Road , WV14 6ER | - not rated | 3,943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT | - not rated | 4,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton Penn Road , WV3 0EG | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmeadow Special School Lansdowne Road , WV1 4AL | - not rated | 257 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmeadow Special School Lansdowne Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4AL | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lodge School Park Lodge, 26 Park Avenue , WV1 4AH | - not rated | 490 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Preparatory School Wolverhampton 197 Waterloo Road , Dunstall Hill WV1 4RA | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Wolverhampton Wulfruna Street , WV1 1LY | - not rated | 768 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daffodil's | Daffodils, Great Hampton Street | 161 yd | |
| No 5 Events | Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street | 236 yd | |
| Zam Zam Shawarma | 206A Staveley Road, Wolverhampton | 281 yd | |
| Staveley Shawrma | 240 Staveley Road, Wolverhampton | 292 yd | |
| Good Shepherd Services | 65 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stile (Polish Restaurant) | The Stile, 3 Harrow Street | 98 yd | |
| The Stile Public House | The Stile, 3 Harrow Street | 98 yd | |
| The Leaping Wolf | 107 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton | 361 yd | |
| Leaping Wolf Food | The Leaping Wolf, 107 Waterloo Road | 364 yd | |
| Whitmore Reans W.M. Club | Whitmore Reans Working Mens Club, Bitterne Drive | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble CiTea | Sherwood Street | 212 yd | |
| Shere Punjab Ltd | Shere Punjab Sweet Centre, 190 Newhampton Road East | 225 yd | |
| Rayin Fast Food | 188 Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton | 225 yd | |
| Rafa's Sweets | 152 Leicester Street, Wolverhampton | 242 yd | |
| Shaho's Kebab House | 213A Staveley Road, Wolverhampton | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Limited, Jack Hayward Way | 530 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 2, Peel Retail Park | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Primary School DEVON ROAD | grass pitches | 146 yd |
| West Park PARK ROAD EAST | tennis courts | 384 yd |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers Fc (Molineux Stadium) MOLINEUX STADIUM MOLINEUX STADIUM WATERLOO ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Wv Active Central BATH AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wolverhampton) EXERCISE FOR LESS EXERCISE FOR LESS CRADDOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| University Of Wolverhampton Sport Centre (City Site) WULFRUNA STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 840 yd |
| Wolverhampton Electricity Sport & Social Club ST. MARKS ROAD | 1,045 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.