Gough Avenue is in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV11 1EX is located in the Fallings Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gough Avenue, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV11 1EZ, WV11 1JL, WV11 1JQ, WV11 1EU, WV11 1JW, WV11 1ET, WV11 1EY, WV11 1JG, WV11 1EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV11 1EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 WV11 1EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 39.9% | 44.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 31.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 6.2% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 39% | 40.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 35.7% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 26.6% | 14.3% | -12.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 WV11 1EX this area, 32.1% 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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.6% | 32.1% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 16.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 18.4% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 13.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 7.2% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89% | 84.2% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 97.5% | 92.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 92.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gough Avenue was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.6% lower than the Fallings Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gough Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Fallings Park and the 311th lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Gough Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2024-01-29 | £60,242 |
| 1 Gough Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,500 | 2023-01-11 | £109,830 |
| 1 Gough Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2022-04-27 | £117,279 |
| 23 Gough Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2017-02-27 | £157,326 |
| 1 Gough Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2013-12-02 | £121,695 |
The percentage of student residents living in WV11 1EX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 3,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Knowle Primary School Blackwood Avenue , Wednesfield WV11 1EB | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deyncourt Primary School Mullett Road , Wednesfield WV11 1DD | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrybrook Primary School Greenacres Avenue , Underhill Estate WV10 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fallings Park Primary School Old Fallings Lane , Low Hill WV10 8BN | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Primary School Wood End Road , Wednesfield WV11 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreton School Old Fallings Lane , Bushbury WV10 8BY | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Old Fallings Lane , WV10 8BL | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Park Prestwood Road , WV11 1RD | 4out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wednesfield High Academy Lichfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3ES | 2out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE | 2out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcroft School Greenacres Avenue , Underhill WV10 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jennie Lee Centre Litchfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3HT | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbury School Hellier Road , Wolverhampton WV10 8ED | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Wolverhampton Wulfruna Street , WV1 1LY | - not rated | 4,048 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmeadow Special School Lansdowne Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4AL | 4out of 4 | 4,253 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momma Sorrentis | 123 Long Knowle Lane, Wolverhampton | 206 yd | |
| Teas 2 Please | 197 Blackhalve Lane, Wolverhampton | 365 yd | |
| The Baburchi Restaurant | The Barburchi, 256 Wood End Road | 447 yd | |
| Dilshad Balti | Dilshad, 15 Blackhalve Lane | 457 yd | |
| Munch Inn Cafe | The Munch Inn Cafe, 5 Long Knowle Lane | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Brook Farm | Cannock Road, Wednesfield | 554 yd | |
| Red Lion | The Red Lion Public House, Amos Lane | 659 yd | |
| The Pheasant | Pheasant Inn, Wood End Road | 801 yd | |
| Wolverhampton United F.C. | Sports Ground, Prestwood Road West | 954 yd | |
| Wednesfield Football Club | Amos Lane, Wolverhampton | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chef | 11 Blackhalve Lane, Wolverhampton | 314 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 1 Blackhalve Lane | 314 yd | |
| Ying Wah | 8 Blackhalve Lane, Wolverhampton | 358 yd | |
| Willow House | 254 Wood End Road, Wolverhampton | 447 yd | |
| Zara's Chippy | Zaras Plaice, 10 Blackhalve Lane | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Food Store, 27 Blackhalve Lane | 314 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Scotlands Service Station | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wood End Primary School WOOD END ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Wolverhampton United Fc Prestwood Road West | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Westcroft School GREENACRES AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| Bellamy Lane Playing Fields BELLAMY LANE | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Cottage Ground Wednesfield Football Club Wednesfield Football Club Amos Lane | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.