Marlowe Drive is in Willenhall and in Wolverhampton district. WV12 5UP is located in the Wednesfield North 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 Marlowe Drive, Willenhall, WV12 5UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV12 5UF, WV11 3NT, WV11 3HF, WV12 5UW, WV11 3NS, WV12 5UE, WV11 3NX, WV11 3NQ, WV12 5UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV12 5UP 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 | 52.3% | 51.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.3% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.4% | 33.5% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 40.2% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 13% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 34.7% | 38.8% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 34% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 19.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 21.3% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 15.1% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.2% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 24.3% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| White | 93.3% | 87.3% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 98.2% | 95.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| 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 | 97.2% | 95.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 8.2% | 0.9% | 7.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlowe Drive was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Wednesfield North average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Marlowe Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Wednesfield North and the 145th lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Marlowe Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-01-31 | £212,017 |
| 20 Marlowe Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-09-27 | £227,663 |
| 15 Marlowe Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-05-10 | £200,036 |
| 25 Marlowe Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-12-12 | £206,041 |
| 23 Marlowe Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-11-20 | £241,730 |
WV12 5UP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 4,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Meadow Primary School Ryan Avenue , Ashmore Park WV11 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Colman Avenue , Wednesfield WV11 3RT | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Primary School Bridgnorth Grove , WV12 4RX | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy Ashmore Avenue , Ashmore Park WV11 2LT | 1out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward the Elder Primary School Moathouse Lane East , Wednesfield WV11 3DB | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 594 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 2out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wednesfield High Academy Lichfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3ES | 2out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Park Prestwood Road , WV11 1RD | 4out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie Lee Centre Litchfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3HT | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf Centre Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcroft School Greenacres Avenue , Underhill WV10 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | 377 Lichfield Road, Wolverhampton | 371 yd | |
| Shire Services At Coppice School | Coppice Performing Arts School, Ecclestone Road | 695 yd | |
| The Sunshine Cafe | The Hub At Ashmore Park, Griffiths Drive | 805 yd | |
| Ashma Cafe | 74 Griffiths Drive, Wolverhampton | 958 yd | |
| Coco Deluxe Ltd | 38 Nottingham Drive, Willenhall | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spread Eagle | 156 Broad Lane South, Wolverhampton | 485 yd | |
| The Lancaster | The Albion Inn, Lichfield Road | 533 yd | |
| The Broadway | The Broadway Public House, Lichfield Road | 541 yd | |
| Ashmore Inn | The Ashmore, Griffiths Drive | 781 yd | |
| Pool Hayes PH | Pool Hayes Lane, Willenhall | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Wok | 2A Perry Hall Road, Wolverhampton | 419 yd | |
| Stubby Lane Fast Food | 69 Stubby Lane, Wolverhampton | 427 yd | |
| Pizza Supremo | 3 Linthouse Lane, Wolverhampton | 488 yd | |
| Mano's Grill & Pizza | Unit 5, Linthouse Lane | 494 yd | |
| Taj | Taj Tandoori, Unit 2 | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Castlebridge Service Station | 371 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods, 367 Lichfield Road | 372 yd | |
| Co-Op | 65 - 67 Stubby Lane, Wolverhampton | 427 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Cooperative Group Food Ltd, 603 Griffiths Drive | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Hall Primary School COLMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Coppice Performing Arts School ECCLESTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Colman Avenue Neighbourhood Park COLMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Pool Hayes Academy CASTLE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 750 yd |
| Wednesfield Cycle Speedway Track BARNARD ROAD | cycling | 1,056 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.