Northycote Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 7JE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV10 7JE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	49.7%	49.2%	-0.5%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	50.3%	50.8%	0.5%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

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	28.8%	35%	6.2%	37.9%	-2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	50.8%	44.4%	-6.4%	44.2%	0.2%
Separated	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	12.1%	10.8%	-1.3%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	8.3%	9.4%	1.1%	6.1%	3.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	30.6%	37.9%	7.3%	48.4%	-10.5%
Good health	36.5%	34.1%	-2.4%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	25%	17%	-8.0%	12.7%	4.3%
Bad health	6.3%	8.7%	2.4%	4.0%	4.7%
Very bad health	1.6%	2.3%	0.7%	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 WV10 7JE this area, 30.9% 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 18.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.6%	30.9%	-7.7%	18.2%	12.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	8.5%	-6.7%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.1%	18.8%	6.7%	13.4%	5.4%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	7.2%	3.4%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	15.7%	4.3%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	14%	18.8%	4.8%	33.8%	-15.0%
Other	4.9%	0%	-4.9%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Black African	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	3%	3%	0.0%	1.0%	2.0%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	3%	1.7%	0.9%	2.1%
Mixed Other	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	92.8%	89.1%	-3.7%	81.4%	7.7%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97%	93.2%	-3.8%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	0%	3.8%	3.8%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	1.9%	0.3%	1.3%	0.6%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	93.2%	-2.9%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.8%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	1.1%	-2.2%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.4%	76.7%	-1.3%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
No passport held	20.8%	13.5%	7.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.7%	37.2%	-5.5%
Christian	62.6%	46.2%	16.4%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Northycote Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northycote Lane was 57.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.1% lower than the Bushbury North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Northycote Lane has the 35th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bushbury North and the 320th lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WV10 7JE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Northycote Lane are based on 3 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 Northycote Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 7JE

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV10 7JE

Average Price
£365,511

Semi-Detached
£244,659

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£405,795

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Northycote Lane

Average Price
£352,655

Semi-Detached
£247,009

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£405,477

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Northycote LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Moseley Court Lodge Bridal Way Northycote Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£262,500	2016-03-21	£435,801
3 Northycote Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2014-11-03	£375,153
1A Northycote Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2014-02-10	£402,880
2 Northycote Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£51,000	1998-12-14	£247,009

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV10 7JE

Employment

WV10 7JE 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 WV10 7JE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	16
Education	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	9
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP	3out of 4	1,626 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN	4out of 4	2,662 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH	4out of 4	4,454 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy Stafford Road , Fordhouses WV10 6NW	- not rated	1,449 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northwood Park Primary School Collingwood Road , Bushbury WV10 8DS	3out of 4	1,563 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Elston Hall Primary School Stafford Road , Fordhouses WV10 6NN	4out of 4	1,748 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Featherstone Academy The Avenue , Featherstone WV10 7AS	3out of 4	1,789 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bushbury Hill Primary School Old Fallings Lane , WV10 8BY	3out of 4	1,944 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moreton School Old Fallings Lane , Bushbury WV10 8BY	3out of 4	2,022 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston NEW Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE	2out of 4	2,345 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Old Fallings Lane , WV10 8BL	3out of 4	2,737 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Heath Park Prestwood Road , WV11 1RD	4out of 4	4,223 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT	3out of 4	4,279 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU	3out of 4	5,187 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodbury School Hellier Road , Wolverhampton WV10 8ED	- not rated	1,338 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westcroft School Greenacres Avenue , Underhill WV10 8NZ	3out of 4	1,989 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Jennie Lee Centre Litchfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3HT	- not rated	4,435 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Evergreen Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA	3out of 4	5,022 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Pine Green Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UB	2out of 4	5,128 yd	Academy special sponsor led	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
Northycote Tearooms	Northycote Tea Rooms, Northycote Farm		828 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bushbury Grid Sports And Social Club	Cat And Kittens Lane, Slade Heath		327 yd
Moreton Arms	Moreton Arms Public House, 2 Springfield Lane		988 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Northicote Recreation Centre (Closed) Northwood Park Road	grass pitches	888 yd

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	83.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	83.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	83.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	330 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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