Old Stafford Road is in Slade Heath, Wolverhampton and in South Staffordshire district. WV10 7PH is located in the Brewood, Coven & Blymhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Stafford Road, Slade Heath, Wolverhampton, WV10 7PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV10 7PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 23% | 29.7% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 44.7% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 9.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 41.1% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 29.5% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 18.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 8.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 7PH this area, 28.9% 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 | 37% | 28.9% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 24% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.5% | 90.8% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.1% | 97.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97.3% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Stafford Road was 98.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% higher than the Brewood, Coven & Blymhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Stafford Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brewood, Coven & Blymhill and the 67th highest crime rate of 355 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pool House Old Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-09-01 | £261,184 |
| Wayside Cottage Old Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2021-08-06 | £517,680 |
| The Mill Cottage Old Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-08-05 | £629,901 |
| Saredon Court Old Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-06-25 | £508,709 |
| Standeford Lodge Old Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2018-11-21 | £1,193,766 |
WV10 7PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7PH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elston Hall Nursery School Shelley Road , Fordhouses WV10 6BG | - not rated | 5,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE First School School Lane , Coven WV9 5AD | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) First School School Lane , Coven WV9 5AD | - not rated | 715 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Havergal CofE (C) Primary School School Lane , Shareshill WV10 7LE | - not rated | 3,423 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havergal CofE (C) Primary School School Lane , Shareshill WV10 7LE | 3out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgreave Primary School The Avenue , Featherstone WV10 7AS | - not rated | 3,672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rural Enterprise Academy Rodbaston Drive , ST19 5PH | 1out of 4 | 4,623 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northicote School Northwood Park Road , Bushbury WV10 8EP | - not rated | 4,694 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendeford Business and Enterprise College Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | - not rated | 5,160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston NEW Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | 3out of 4 | 5,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Wolverhampton Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | - not rated | 5,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewood Middle CofE Academy School Road , Brewood ST19 9DS | 3out of 4 | 3,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brewood CofE (C) Middle School School Road , Brewood ST19 9DS | - not rated | 3,888 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodbaston College , ST19 5PH | - not rated | 4,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Staffordshire College Rodbaston Drive , ST19 5PH | - not rated | 4,623 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watling House Watling Street , Gailey ST19 5PR | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Kinvaston School Little Kinvaston House, Watling Street , ST19 5PR | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin's Nest School The Old School House , Watling Street ST19 5PR | - not rated | 3,446 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Dominic's Grammar School 32 Bargate Street , Brewood ST19 9BA | - not rated | 3,951 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Coding AEP Limited Unit 8 Newton Court , Pendeford Business Park WV9 5HB | - not rated | 4,860 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Munchies | Aspley Close, Four Ashes | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Inn | Brewood Road, Coven | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coven Fish Bar | 23 Brewood Road, Coven | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 29 Brewood Road, Coven | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coven Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 537 yd |
| Four Ashes Playing Field STATION DRIVE | grass pitches | 958 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.