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Newhampton Road East is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV1 4BB 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 Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, WV1 4BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WV1 4BD, WV1 4QB, WV1 4PG, WV1 4PF, WV1 4PH, WV6 0PP, WV1 4BE, WV1 4PA, WV1 4PQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV1 4BB is primarily male, with 56.1% 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)
Female45%43.9%-1.1% 51.0% -7.1%
Male55%56.1%1.1% 49.0% 7.1%

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 4BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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)
Single63.3%54.7%-8.6% 37.9% 16.8%
Married: Opposite sex24.7%33.1%8.4% 44.2% -11.1%
Separated2.4%3%0.6% 2.2% 0.8%
Divorced5.4%5.6%0.2% 9.1% -3.5%
Widowed4.2%3.6%-0.6% 6.1% -2.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.2%49.5%2.3% 48.4% 1.1%
Good health35.1%32.2%-2.9% 33.6% -1.4%
Fair health12.5%12.9%0.4% 12.7% 0.2%
Bad health4.4%3.4%-1.0% 4.0% -0.6%
Very bad health0.7%2%1.3% 1.2% 0.8%

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 4BB this area, 33.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications18.1%33.4%15.3% 18.2% 15.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.9%10.1%0.2% 9.6% 0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.9%7.8%-2.1% 13.4% -5.6%
Apprenticeship0.9%3.6%2.7% 5.3% -1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels19.6%13.7%-5.9% 16.9% -3.2%
Degree or Similar27.7%24.5%-3.2% 33.8% -9.3%
Other13.9%6.9%-7.0% 2.8% 4.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.9% 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)
Bangladeshi1.2%0%-1.2% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese2.2%0%-2.2% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian22.9%21.1%-1.8% 3.1% 18.0%
Pakistani13%11.5%-1.5% 2.7% 8.8%
Other Asian8.1%2.5%-5.6% 1.6% 0.9%
Black African5.7%8.1%2.4% 2.5% 5.6%
Black Caribbean3.7%4.7%1.0% 1.0% 3.7%
Other Black1%1.5%0.5% 0.5% 1.0%
Mixed White and Asian2.5%0.5%-2.0% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and African0.2%0.7%0.5% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean4.4%3.9%-0.5% 0.9% 3.0%
Mixed Other0.5%0.2%-0.3% 0.8% -0.6%
White31.4%43.9%12.5% 81.4% -37.5%
Roma0%0.7%0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Arab0.7%0%-0.7% 0.6% -0.6%
Other2.5%0.7%-1.8% 1.6% -0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 42.2% 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 Kingdom51.8%42.2%-9.6% 83.2% -41.0%
European Union8.8%32.8%24.0% 6.1% 26.7%
Rest of Europe0.2%0%-0.2% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa7.4%6.4%-1.0% 2.7% 3.7%
Middle East and Asia28.7%17.2%-11.5% 5.6% 11.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.7%1%-1.7% 1.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0.2%0.5%0.3% 0.0% 0.5%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK50.6%42.4%-8.2% 83.2% -40.8%
10+ Years17.2%17.5%0.3% 9.8% 7.7%
5-10 Years8.4%10.6%2.2% 2.9% 7.7%
2-5 Years9.6%14.3%4.7% 2.2% 12.1%
Less than 2 years14.3%15.3%1.0% 1.9% 13.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom44.8% 76.7% -31.9%
Ireland0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
France0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Germany0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Italy2.7% 0.6% 2.1%
Portugal0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland3.9% 1.3% 2.6%
Romania19.5% 0.9% 18.6%
Other EU countries5.4% 1.5% 3.9%
North Africa0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Southern Asia8.3% 1.2% 7.1%
Central Asia0.2% 0.0% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
No passport held10.7% 13.5% -2.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion12.8% 37.2% -24.4%
Christian42.3% 46.2% -3.9%
Hindu5.7% 1.7% 4.0%
Jewish0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Muslim21.4% 6.5% 14.9%
Sikh11.3% 0.9% 10.4%
Other religion1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Not answered4.9% 6.0% -1.1%

Safety

Is Newhampton Road East dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newhampton Road East was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Newhampton Road East has the 11th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Park and the 371st highest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.



🔎 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 4BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Newhampton Road East are based on 106 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 Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, WV1 4BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV1 4BB

Average Price
£169,155
Semi-Detached
£166,317
Terraced
£169,785
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Newhampton Road East

Average Price
£256,012
Semi-Detached
£268,450
Terraced
£250,952
Detached
£255,360
Flats/Maisonettes
£268,843
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Newhampton Road East

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
198 Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£123,0002025-06-11 £131,768
210 Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£180,0002025-03-06 £185,133
208 Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£135,0002022-01-07 £168,090
208 Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£130,0002021-10-22 £162,990
209 Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£140,0002021-05-05 £182,726
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV1 4BB

Employment

WV1 4BB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

The percentage of student residents living in WV1 4BB 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 Employee138
Student (economically inactive)31
Unemployed26
Full-Time Student (with or without job)25
Looking after home or family24
Retired22
Part-Time Employee20
Self-Employed18
Other16
Long-Term Sick or disabled15

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles33
Manufacturing18
Administrative and support service activities15
Human health and social work activities15
Accommodation and food service activities13
Education12
Construction8
Transport and storage7
Other5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Real estate activities3
Information and communication3
Financial and insurance activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

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 795 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eastfield Nursery School
Griffin Street , WV1 2HH
4out of 4 2,657 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Low Hill Nursery School
Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN
4out of 4 2,919 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Phoenix Nursery School
Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS
3out of 4 2,982 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Elston Hall Nursery School
Shelley Road , Fordhouses WV10 6BG
- not rated 3,805 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Park Junior School
Devon Road , WV1 4BE
- not rated 137 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
West Park Primary School
Devon Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4BE
3out of 4 193 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ Church Church of England Infant School Leicester Street
Leicester Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0PS
- not rated 337 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
West Park Infants' School
Lansdowne Road , WV1 4AL
- not rated 412 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Dunstall Hill Primary School
Dunstall Avenue , WV6 0NH
3out of 4 601 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Tettenhall Road , Tettenhall WV6 0BY
- not rated 1,270 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Tettenhall Road , Tettenhall WV6 0BY
4out of 4 1,270 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Thomas Telford University Technical College
Springfield Campus , WV10 0JR
- not rated 1,391 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Valley Park School
Cromer Gardens , WV6 0UA
- not rated 1,436 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 1,735 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 3,845 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU
3out of 4 5,359 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 4,133 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City of Wolverhampton College
Wellington Road , WV14 6BT
- not rated 4,241 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 2,488 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 358 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Broadmeadow Special School
Lansdowne Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4AL
3out of 4 358 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Park Lodge School
Park Lodge, 26 Park Avenue , WV1 4AH
- not rated 546 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Parkdale School
1 Parkdale West , Tettenhall Road WV1 4TE
- not rated 641 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islamic Preparatory School Wolverhampton
197 Waterloo Road , Dunstall Hill WV1 4RA
- not rated 772 yd Other independent school 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
Mammees184 Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton163 yd
Daffodil'sDaffodils, Great Hampton Street336 yd
Wolverhampton Muslim ForumThe Elms Resource Centre, Manby Close400 yd
Zam Zam Shawarma206A Staveley Road, Wolverhampton431 yd
No 5 EventsNewhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street449 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Stile (Polish Restaurant)The Stile, 3 Harrow Street221 yd
The Stile Public HouseThe Stile, 3 Harrow Street221 yd
Whitmore Reans W.M. ClubWhitmore Reans Working Mens Club, Bitterne Drive361 yd
The Pegasus / Gill's Bar & BanquetingThe Pegasus Public House, 83 Craddock Street507 yd
Heritage Centre50 - 51 Sweetman Street, Wolverhampton528 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Shere Punjab LtdShere Punjab Sweet Centre, 190 Newhampton Road East1 yd
Rayin Fast Food188 Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton2 yd
Rafa's Sweets152 Leicester Street, Wolverhampton222 yd
FlavoursFlavours Pizza And Grill, 5 Bargate Drive354 yd
Avion Grill2 Bargate Drive, Wolverhampton354 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AsdaAsda Stores Limited, Jack Hayward Way753 yd
Iceland Foods LimitedUnit 2, Peel Retail Park1,012 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsburys Local, 51 Compton Road1,053 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
West Park Primary School
DEVON ROAD
grass pitches192 yd
West Park
PARK ROAD EAST
tennis courts387 yd
Xercise4Less (Wolverhampton)
EXERCISE FOR LESS EXERCISE FOR LESS CRADDOCK STREET
health and fitness suite597 yd
Wv Active Central
BATH AVENUE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool663 yd
Wolverhampton Wanderers Fc (Molineux Stadium)
MOLINEUX STADIUM MOLINEUX STADIUM WATERLOO ROAD
grass pitches685 yd
University Of Wolverhampton Sport Centre (City Site)
WULFRUNA STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts1,014 yd
Wolverhampton Electricity Sport & Social Club
ST. MARKS ROAD
1,043 yd
St Andrews C Of E School
ST ANDREWS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL ST ANDREWS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL COLEMAN STREET
1,062 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 speed89.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed139.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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