Vernon Close, Willenhall, WV13 3TF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV13 3TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	51.8%	0.9%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	49.1%	48.2%	-0.9%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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 WV13 3TF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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	46.4%	46.4%	0.0%	37.9%	8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	34.2%	36.9%	2.7%	44.2%	-7.3%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Separated	3.4%	1.3%	-2.1%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	7.8%	7.5%	-0.3%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	7.5%	5.9%	-1.6%	6.1%	-0.2%

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	39.7%	45.4%	5.7%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	35.1%	31.1%	-4.0%	33.6%	-2.5%
Fair health	13.7%	15.1%	1.4%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	8.8%	6.6%	-2.2%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	1.2%	0.6%

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 WV13 3TF this area, 36.6% 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 17%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	44.1%	36.6%	-7.5%	18.2%	18.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	9.5%	-4.7%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	16%	-0.9%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	2%	3.6%	1.6%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	14.1%	5.6%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	8.5%	17%	8.5%	33.8%	-16.8%
Other	5.8%	3.3%	-2.5%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	9.1%	15.1%	6.0%	3.1%	12.0%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.8%	2.6%	1.8%	1.6%	1.0%
Black African	1.3%	4.3%	3.0%	2.5%	1.8%
Black Caribbean	2.4%	2.3%	-0.1%	1.0%	1.3%
Other Black	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	2.3%	1.8%	0.8%	1.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.7%	5.9%	3.2%	0.9%	5.0%
Mixed Other	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	80.4%	62.8%	-17.6%	81.4%	-18.6%
Other	0.8%	2%	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 74.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.2%	74.2%	-17.0%	83.2%	-9.0%
European Union	1.6%	9.4%	7.8%	6.1%	3.3%
Africa	1.3%	3.8%	2.5%	2.7%	1.1%
Middle East and Asia	5.1%	11.4%	6.3%	5.6%	5.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1%	0.2%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.9%	74.9%	-16.0%	83.2%	-8.3%
10+ Years	0.8%	11%	10.2%	9.8%	1.2%
5-10 Years	0.5%	9.5%	9.0%	2.9%	6.6%
2-5 Years	2.1%	3.1%	1.0%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	1.5%	-4.1%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	57.5%	76.7%	-19.2%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Italy	4.1%	0.6%	3.5%
Portugal	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Lithuania	2%	0.3%	1.7%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	2.8%	1.5%	1.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Southern Asia	4.6%	1.2%	3.4%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	23.8%	13.5%	10.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.7%	37.2%	-3.5%
Christian	41.8%	46.2%	-4.4%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	2.6%	1.7%	0.9%
Muslim	3.8%	6.5%	-2.7%
Sikh	9.9%	0.9%	9.0%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Vernon Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vernon Close was 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Bilston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Vernon Close has the 45th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Bilston North and the 359th lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

🔎 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. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WV13 3TF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Vernon Close 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 Vernon Close, Willenhall, WV13 3TF

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV13 3TF

Average Price
£156,785

Semi-Detached
£163,329

Terraced
£151,296

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£155,730

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vernon Close

Average Price
£160,677

Semi-Detached
£169,134

Terraced
£156,392

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£156,503

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vernon CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Vernon Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Other, an established residential building	£110,000	2017-03-17	£156,503
5 Vernon Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£91,000	2015-05-20	£169,134
1 Vernon Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£98,000	2007-11-30	£156,392

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV13 3TF

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Part-Time Employee	43
Retired	42
Long-Term Sick or disabled	35
Looking after home or family	30
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	17
Unemployed	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Other	7

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Transport and storage	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	14
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT	4out of 4	2,289 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH	4out of 4	2,570 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL	3out of 4	3,274 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU	4out of 4	3,318 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ	4out of 4	3,451 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stow Heath Primary School Hill Road , Portobello WV13 3TT	3out of 4	349 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Villiers Primary School Prouds Lane , WV14 6PR	3out of 4	1,289 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fibbersley Park Academy Noose Lane , WV13 3BB	1out of 4	1,373 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stowlawn Primary School Green Park Avenue , Stowlawn WV14 6EH	3out of 4	1,424 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Field View Primary School Lonsdale Road , WV14 7AE	3out of 4	1,561 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moseley Park Holland Road , WV14 6LU	4out of 4	773 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Matthias School Deans Road , WV1 2BH	3out of 4	1,269 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL	3out of 4	1,705 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Grace Academy Darlaston Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ	3out of 4	2,340 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston SWB Academy Dudley Street , WV14 0LN	2out of 4	2,548 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Royal School, Wolverhampton Penn Road , WV3 0EG	3out of 4	5,091 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR	2out of 4	5,241 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Green Park School Green Park Avenue , Stowlawn WV14 6EH	3out of 4	1,491 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bow Street School Bow Street , Bilston WV14 7NB	- not rated	1,854 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shepwell Centre A Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ	3out of 4	2,115 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Jennie Lee Centre Litchfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3HT	- not rated	2,621 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre Millfields Road , Ettingshall WV4 6JP	3out of 4	2,933 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spice Lounge	657 Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton	231 yd
Assa Abloy (Yale)	ASSA ABLOY Group, School Street	389 yd
Jai Maa Bhameshwari Kali Mandir	158 Dilloways Lane, Wolverhampton	684 yd
Five Star Support	74 New Road, Willenhall	808 yd
B.J's Tasty Bites	Coniston House, Neachells Lane	935 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
J Ds Snooker And Pool Club	Somerford Place, Willenhall	398 yd
The Grapes	The Grapes Public House, Moseley Road	524 yd
Gilberts Bar	54 Field Street, Willenhall	848 yd
The Falcon Inn	Gomer Street West, Willenhall	863 yd
The Malthouse	New Road, Willenhall	1,021 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hut	600A Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton	170 yd
Hong Kong Delight	628 Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton	170 yd
Jass Catering	Jass Catering Ltd, Unit 3A	533 yd
Wok & Roll	108 Moseley Road, Bilston	616 yd
The Sandwich Stop	9 Wolverhampton Street, Willenhall	1,010 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Food Stores	Aldi, South Street		160 yd
Lidl	New Road, Willenhall		911 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Josiah Parkes Sports Ground (Closed) School Street	grass pitches	313 yd
Stow Heath Primary School HILL ROAD	grass pitches	397 yd
Moseley Park School Sports Centre HOLLAND ROAD	grass pitches	786 yd
Willenhall Memorial Park BEECH ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	823 yd
Willenhall Chart GOMER STREET	health and fitness suite	996 yd
John Harpers Playing Fields (Closed) Bilston Road	grass pitches	1,041 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	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%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WV13 3TF