Fawdry Street is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV1 4PA 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 Fawdry Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV1 4PF, WV1 4PG, WV1 4PE, WV1 4PD, WV1 4AX, WV1 4BB, WV6 0PP, WV1 4AU, WV1 4BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV1 4PA 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 43.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 55% | 56.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
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 4PA, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 63.3% | 54.7% | -8.6% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 33.1% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 49.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.2% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 4PA this area, 33.4% 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 | 18.1% | 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 Levels | 9.9% | 7.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.6% | 13.7% | -5.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 24.5% | -3.2% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 13.9% | 6.9% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 22.9% | 21.1% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 18.0% |
| Pakistani | 13% | 11.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 8.1% | 2.5% | -5.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 31.4% | 43.9% | 12.5% | 81.4% | -37.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 42.2% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 32.8% | 24.0% | 6.1% | 26.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.7% | 17.2% | -11.5% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.6% | 42.4% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| 10+ Years | 17.2% | 17.5% | 0.3% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 14.3% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 12.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 15.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.8% | 76.7% | -31.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 19.5% | 0.9% | 18.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 8.3% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 21.4% | 6.5% | 14.9% |
| Sikh | 11.3% | 0.9% | 10.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fawdry Street was 55.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fawdry Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Park and the 301st lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Fawdry Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-19 | £220,210 |
| 31 Fawdry Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2024-09-30 | £151,094 |
| 7 Fawdry Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,650 | 2024-06-28 | £169,692 |
| Upper Flat 15 Fawdry Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-03-28 | £163,368 |
| 6 Fawdry Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2023-06-20 | £168,867 |
WV1 4PA 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 4PA 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 | 138 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 2,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 3,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,056 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 | 257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunstall Hill Primary School Dunstall Avenue , WV6 0NH | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Coleman Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RH | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy Paget Road , WV6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery Hordern Close , Hordern Road WV6 0HR | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School Tettenhall Road , Tettenhall WV6 0BY | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College Springfield Campus , WV10 0JR | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmunds Catholic Academy Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Park Prestwood Road , WV11 1RD | 4out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU | 3out of 4 | 5,295 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wolverhampton College Paget Road , WV6 0DU | - not rated | 1,430 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 | 2,582 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 , Whitmore Reans WV1 4AL | 4out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pine Green Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UB | 2out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Wolverhampton Wulfruna Street , WV1 1LY | - not rated | 991 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School Compton Road , WV3 9RB | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | 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 | 202 yd | |
| Mammees | 184 Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton | 284 yd | |
| Zam Zam Shawarma | 206A Staveley Road, Wolverhampton | 300 yd | |
| No 5 Events | Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street | 353 yd | |
| Staveley Shawrma | 240 Staveley Road, Wolverhampton | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stile (Polish Restaurant) | The Stile, 3 Harrow Street | 86 yd | |
| The Stile Public House | The Stile, 3 Harrow Street | 86 yd | |
| Whitmore Reans W.M. Club | Whitmore Reans Working Mens Club, Bitterne Drive | 429 yd | |
| The Leaping Wolf | 107 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton | 451 yd | |
| Leaping Wolf Food | The Leaping Wolf, 107 Waterloo Road | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shere Punjab Ltd | Shere Punjab Sweet Centre, 190 Newhampton Road East | 135 yd | |
| Rayin Fast Food | 188 Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton | 135 yd | |
| Rafa's Sweets | 152 Leicester Street, Wolverhampton | 148 yd | |
| Shaho's Kebab House | 213A Staveley Road, Wolverhampton | 302 yd | |
| Staveley Chippy | 210 - 211 Staveley Road, Wolverhampton | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Limited, Jack Hayward Way | 630 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 2, Peel Retail Park | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Primary School DEVON ROAD | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| West Park PARK ROAD EAST | tennis courts | 426 yd |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers Fc (Molineux Stadium) MOLINEUX STADIUM MOLINEUX STADIUM WATERLOO ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wolverhampton) EXERCISE FOR LESS EXERCISE FOR LESS CRADDOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Wv Active Central BATH AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 667 yd |
| University Of Wolverhampton Sport Centre (City Site) WULFRUNA STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 954 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.