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Great Hampton Street is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV1 4AY 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 4AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WV1 4RR, WV1 4AT, WV1 4RP, WV1 4PD, WV1 4AS, WV1 4RS, WV1 4PE, WV1 4AX, WV6 0PS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV1 4AY is primarily male, with 57.1% of the population 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female42%42.9%0.9% 51.0% -8.1%
Male58%57.1%-0.9% 49.0% 8.1%

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 area around WV1 4AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single56.4%56.2%-0.2% 37.9% 18.3%
Married: Opposite sex31.9%29%-2.9% 44.2% -15.2%
Married: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Separated2.3%3.2%0.9% 2.2% 1.0%
Divorced3.2%5.4%2.2% 9.1% -3.7%
Widowed6.1%5.4%-0.7% 6.1% -0.7%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.9%56.2%9.3% 48.4% 7.8%
Good health35.3%28%-7.3% 33.6% -5.6%
Fair health12.8%12.7%-0.1% 12.7% 0.0%
Bad health4.2%3.1%-1.1% 4.0% -0.9%
Very bad health0.9%0%-0.9% 1.2% -1.2%

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 4AY this area, 38.3% 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 21.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications23.1%38.3%15.2% 18.2% 20.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.6%11.1%1.5% 9.6% 1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.7%9.2%-4.5% 13.4% -4.2%
Apprenticeship0.6%3.8%3.2% 5.3% -1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.4%10.4%-1.0% 16.9% -6.5%
Degree or Similar25.1%21.8%-3.3% 33.8% -12.0%
Other16.4%5.4%-11.0% 2.8% 2.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.5% 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)
Bangladeshi1.9%0.5%-1.4% 1.1% -0.6%
Chinese2.6%0.8%-1.8% 0.7% 0.1%
Indian20%10.1%-9.9% 3.1% 7.0%
Pakistani12.5%10.4%-2.1% 2.7% 7.7%
Other Asian7.4%1.8%-5.6% 1.6% 0.2%
Black African8.1%22%13.9% 2.5% 19.5%
Black Caribbean4.4%3.3%-1.1% 1.0% 2.3%
Other Black0.2%1.3%1.1% 0.5% 0.8%
Mixed White and Asian3.9%0.5%-3.4% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and African0.2%0.3%0.1% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean3%0%-3.0% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.2%1%0.8% 0.8% 0.2%
White33.4%38.5%5.1% 81.4% -42.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.5%0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Roma0%0.8%0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Arab0%1%1.0% 0.6% 0.4%
Other2.1%7.3%5.2% 1.6% 5.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 34.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom45.2%34.6%-10.6% 83.2% -48.6%
European Union12.8%32.6%19.8% 6.1% 26.5%
Rest of Europe0.2%2.3%2.1% 0.8% 1.5%
Africa8.1%12.9%4.8% 2.7% 10.2%
Middle East and Asia29%15.2%-13.8% 5.6% 9.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.6%2.3%-2.3% 1.3% 1.0%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK44.1%34.7%-9.4% 83.2% -48.5%
10+ Years16.9%20.5%3.6% 9.8% 10.7%
5-10 Years13%14.4%1.4% 2.9% 11.5%
2-5 Years11.1%13.7%2.6% 2.2% 11.5%
Less than 2 years14.8%16.7%1.9% 1.9% 14.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom40.2% 76.7% -36.5%
Ireland1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Germany2.8% 0.2% 2.6%
Italy3.3% 0.6% 2.7%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain2.8% 0.4% 2.4%
Lithuania3% 0.3% 2.7%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Romania16.4% 0.9% 15.5%
Other EU countries9.8% 1.5% 8.3%
North Africa1.3% 0.1% 1.2%
Central and Western Africa3.3% 0.3% 3.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia4.3% 1.2% 3.1%
No passport held9.3% 13.5% -4.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion14.7% 37.2% -22.5%
Christian43.5% 46.2% -2.7%
Buddhist0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Hindu4.1% 1.7% 2.4%
Muslim24.8% 6.5% 18.3%
Sikh5.1% 0.9% 4.2%
Other religion1% 0.6% 0.4%
Not answered6.1% 6.0% 0.1%

Safety

Is Great Hampton Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Hampton Street was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% lower than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Great Hampton Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Park and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.6%.



🔎 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. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£30,800
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WV1 4AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Great Hampton Street are based on 18 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 Great Hampton Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV1 4AY

Average Price
£270,258
Semi-Detached
£201,786
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£460,062
Flats/Maisonettes
£96,068
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Great Hampton Street

Average Price
£212,371
Semi-Detached
£218,810
Terraced
£164,701
Detached
£466,321
Flats/Maisonettes
£80,082
Other
£318,213

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Great Hampton Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
45 Great Hampton Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£63,0002025-05-02 £64,929
72 Great Hampton Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£150,0002020-11-27 £203,894
57 Great Hampton Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£67,0002016-11-25 £96,259
40 Great Hampton Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£130,5002007-01-29 £227,377
70 - 80 Great Hampton Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£213,0002005-09-27 £389,580
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV1 4AY

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in WV1 4AY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee97
Student (economically inactive)44
Full-Time Student (with or without job)32
Part-Time Employee28
Other27
Retired22
Looking after home or family22
Self-Employed18
Unemployed14
Long-Term Sick or disabled12

Employment Industry

Manufacturing27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Human health and social work activities16
Accommodation and food service activities15
Administrative and support service activities15
Education10
Transport and storage10
Construction7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Other4
Real estate activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Information and communication2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gibbs Street Nursery School
Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE
- not rated 1,033 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eastfield Nursery School
Griffin Street , WV1 2HH
4out of 4 2,427 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Low Hill Nursery School
Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN
4out of 4 2,635 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Phoenix Nursery School
Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS
3out of 4 2,986 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bushbury Nursery School
Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP
3out of 4 3,559 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Christ Church Church of England Infant School Leicester Street
Leicester Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0PS
- not rated 154 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
West Park Primary School
Devon Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4BE
3out of 4 309 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
West Park Junior School
Devon Road , WV1 4BE
- not rated 336 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Dunstall Hill Primary School
Dunstall Avenue , WV6 0NH
3out of 4 353 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Dunstall Hill Primary School
Dunstall Avenue , WV6 0NH
- not rated 353 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Telford University Technical College
Springfield Campus , WV10 0JR
- not rated 1,092 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Tettenhall Road , Tettenhall WV6 0BY
- not rated 1,604 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Tettenhall Road , Tettenhall WV6 0BY
4out of 4 1,604 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Valley Park School
Cromer Gardens , WV6 0UA
- not rated 1,607 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 2,068 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Perton Middle School
Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR
3out of 4 4,144 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU
3out of 4 5,452 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bilston Community College
Westfield Road , WV14 6ER
- not rated 3,947 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City of Wolverhampton College
Wellington Road , WV14 6BT
- not rated 4,061 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 2,622 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Broadmeadow Special School
Lansdowne Road , WV1 4AL
- not rated 396 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Broadmeadow Special School
Lansdowne Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4AL
3out of 4 396 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Islamic Preparatory School Wolverhampton
197 Waterloo Road , Dunstall Hill WV1 4RA
- not rated 441 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Park Lodge School
Park Lodge, 26 Park Avenue , WV1 4AH
- not rated 630 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street , WV1 1LY
- not rated 803 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable 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
Daffodil'sDaffodils, Great Hampton Street5 yd
Zam Zam Shawarma206A Staveley Road, Wolverhampton121 yd
Staveley Shawrma240 Staveley Road, Wolverhampton151 yd
No 5 EventsNewhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street266 yd
Good Shepherd Services65 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton410 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Stile (Polish Restaurant)The Stile, 3 Harrow Street119 yd
The Stile Public HouseThe Stile, 3 Harrow Street119 yd
The Leaping Wolf107 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton261 yd
Leaping Wolf FoodThe Leaping Wolf, 107 Waterloo Road262 yd
Hatherton ArmsNorth Road, Wolverhampton431 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Staveley Chippy210 - 211 Staveley Road, Wolverhampton145 yd
Shaho's Kebab House213A Staveley Road, Wolverhampton147 yd
Bubble CiTeaSherwood Street188 yd
Rafa's Sweets152 Leicester Street, Wolverhampton229 yd
Shere Punjab LtdShere Punjab Sweet Centre, 190 Newhampton Road East340 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AsdaAsda Stores Limited, Jack Hayward Way450 yd
Iceland Foods LimitedUnit 2, Peel Retail Park684 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
West Park Primary School
DEVON ROAD
grass pitches308 yd
Wolverhampton Wanderers Fc (Molineux Stadium)
MOLINEUX STADIUM MOLINEUX STADIUM WATERLOO ROAD
grass pitches505 yd
West Park
PARK ROAD EAST
tennis courts541 yd
Xercise4Less (Wolverhampton)
EXERCISE FOR LESS EXERCISE FOR LESS CRADDOCK STREET
health and fitness suite711 yd
Wv Active Central
BATH AVENUE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool714 yd
University Of Wolverhampton Sport Centre (City Site)
WULFRUNA STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts885 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 speed69.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed115 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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