Wolverhampton Road is in Essington, Wolverhampton and in South Staffordshire district. WV11 2BX is located in the Essington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wolverhampton Road, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV11 2BP, WV11 2GA, WV11 2BU, WV11 2BT, WV11 2BS, WV11 2BW, WV11 2BY, WV11 2BN, WV11 2DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV11 2BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 54.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 45.9% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 24.6% | 30.1% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.7% | 42.1% | -22.6% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 9.9% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 14.3% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 39.2% | -11.0% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 17.4% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 2BX this area, 28.1% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 28.1% | 10.7% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 19% | -9.1% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.9% | 94.4% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 94.1% | 97.4% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 97.4% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wolverhampton Road was 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Essington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wolverhampton Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Essington and the 156th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-11-30 | £366,764 |
| 37 Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-09-20 | £291,145 |
| 41 Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-08-05 | £357,243 |
| 35 Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2022-08-03 | £275,379 |
| Tudor Cottage Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-09-30 | £183,518 |
WV11 2BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 WV11 2BX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 126 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 4,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 4,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Primary Academy Hobnock Road , Essington WV11 2RF | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy Ashmore Avenue , Ashmore Park WV11 2LT | 1out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy St. Albans Close , Ashmore Park WV11 2PF | 1out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Meadow Primary School Ryan Avenue , Ashmore Park WV11 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Primary School Davis Road , New Invention WV12 5HA | 3out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE | 2out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wednesfield High Academy Lichfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3ES | 2out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 2out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton School Old Fallings Lane , Bushbury WV10 8BY | 3out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Old Fallings Lane , WV10 8BL | 3out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | 2out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,455 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jennie Lee Centre Litchfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3HT | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbury School Hellier Road , Wolverhampton WV10 8ED | - not rated | 3,847 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf Centre Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 4,159 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living In Loveliness | St Johns Church Hall, Hill Street | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Minerva Inn | Wolverhampton Road, Essington | 2 yd | |
| Essington Working Mens Club | 138 High Hill, Essington | 241 yd | |
| Essington Rugby Club | High Hill, Essington | 418 yd | |
| Willenhall RUFC | Bognop Road, Essington | 554 yd | |
| True Briton | Snape Road, Wolverhampton | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 41A Wolverhampton Road, Essington | 65 yd | |
| The 1911 Cafe Ltd | Essington Community Centre, Hobnock Road | 575 yd | |
| Anchors | 339 Griffiths Drive, Wolverhampton | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Primary Academy ST. JOHNS C E PRIMARY SCHOOL ST. JOHNS C E PRIMARY SCHOOL HOBNOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 690 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 33.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 44.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 44.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.41 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.