Overview of WV2 1BA

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St Georges Parade is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV2 1BA is located in the St Peters electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton South West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about St Georges Parade, Wolverhampton, WV2 1BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WV2 1AZ, WV2 4AD, WV2 1AA, WV2 4AG, WV1 3AW, WV1 3HF, WV2 4AU, WV2 4DP, WV2 4DG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV2 1BA is primarily male, with 64.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female37.3%35.9%-1.4% 51.0% -15.1%
Male62.7%64.1%1.4% 49.0% 15.1%

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 WV2 1BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single78.7%71.3%-7.4% 37.9% 33.4%
Married: Opposite sex6.9%18.8%11.9% 44.2% -25.4%
Separated6.3%2.2%-4.1% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced7.5%7.2%-0.3% 9.1% -1.9%
Widowed0.6%0.6%0.0% 6.1% -5.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health40%38.4%-1.6% 48.4% -10.0%
Good health42.7%43.9%1.2% 33.6% 10.3%
Fair health12.4%11.1%-1.3% 12.7% -1.6%
Bad health4.9%4.5%-0.4% 4.0% 0.5%
Very bad health0%2%2.0% 1.2% 0.8%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.9%14.6%7.7% 18.2% -3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19.5%8.4%-11.1% 9.6% -1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels22.4%8.4%-14.0% 13.4% -5.0%
Apprenticeship1.7%3.9%2.2% 5.3% -1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.3%11.2%0.9% 16.9% -5.7%
Degree or Similar30.5%48.3%17.8% 33.8% 14.5%
Other8.6%5.1%-3.5% 2.8% 2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese5.4%0%-5.4% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian8.6%26.2%17.6% 3.1% 23.1%
Pakistani0%1%1.0% 2.7% -1.7%
Other Asian8.1%0%-8.1% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African4.3%11.9%7.6% 2.5% 9.4%
Black Caribbean4.9%3%-1.9% 1.0% 2.0%
Other Black0.5%2%1.5% 0.5% 1.5%
Mixed White and Asian5.9%1%-4.9% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African1.1%1.5%0.4% 0.4% 1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean8.6%3%-5.6% 0.9% 2.1%
Mixed Other1.1%0.5%-0.6% 0.8% -0.3%
White47.6%43.6%-4.0% 81.4% -37.8%
Roma0%1%1.0% 0.2% 0.8%
Arab1.1%2%0.9% 0.6% 1.4%
Other2.7%3.5%0.8% 1.6% 1.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom66.5%48.5%-18.0% 83.2% -34.7%
European Union9.7%17.5%7.8% 6.1% 11.4%
Rest of Europe0.5%0%-0.5% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa4.3%13.4%9.1% 2.7% 10.7%
Middle East and Asia17.3%20.1%2.8% 5.6% 14.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.6%0.5%-1.1% 1.3% -0.8%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK65.4%47.2%-18.2% 83.2% -36.0%
10+ Years3.8%21.1%17.3% 9.8% 11.3%
5-10 Years9.7%12.1%2.4% 2.9% 9.2%
2-5 Years11.4%13.6%2.2% 2.2% 11.4%
Less than 2 years9.7%6%-3.7% 1.9% 4.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom51.7% 76.7% -25.0%
Italy0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Portugal2.5% 0.5% 2.0%
Spain1% 0.4% 0.6%
Lithuania1% 0.3% 0.7%
Poland1.5% 1.3% 0.2%
Romania10% 0.9% 9.1%
Other EU countries6.5% 1.5% 5.0%
North Africa2% 0.1% 1.9%
Central and Western Africa5% 0.3% 4.7%
Middle East3% 0.1% 2.9%
Southern Asia4.5% 1.2% 3.3%
North America and the Caribbean1% 0.3% 0.7%
No passport held10% 13.5% -3.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27% 37.2% -10.2%
Christian33% 46.2% -13.2%
Hindu4.5% 1.7% 2.8%
Muslim7% 6.5% 0.5%
Sikh14.5% 0.9% 13.6%
Other religion4.5% 0.6% 3.9%
Not answered9.5% 6.0% 3.5%

Safety

Is St Georges Parade Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Georges Parade was 2756.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2652.6% higher than the Bushbury South & Low Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Georges Parade has the highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bushbury South & Low Hill and the highest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1192.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,300
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WV2 1BA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Georges Parade are based on 5 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 St Georges Parade, Wolverhampton, WV2 1BA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV2 1BA

Average Price
£2,078,312
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£2,078,312

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Georges Parade

Average Price
£1,044,604
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£1,044,604

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Georges ParadeStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
4A St Georges Parade, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Other, an established residential building
£2,700,0002024-03-22 £2,868,574
2 St Georges Parade, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Other, an established residential building
£1,000,0002019-05-31 £1,341,656
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV2 1BA

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in WV2 1BA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee58
Student (economically inactive)46
Part-Time Employee14
Other13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11
Unemployed11
Self-Employed8
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Retired5
Looking after home or family5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Human health and social work activities17
Other10
Education10
Accommodation and food service activities8
Manufacturing7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Transport and storage5
Construction4
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Administrative and support service activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Financial and insurance activities1
Information and communication1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eastfield Nursery School
Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH
4out of 4 1,490 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Phoenix Nursery School
Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS
3out of 4 1,576 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Windsor Nursery School
Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL
3out of 4 2,482 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Low Hill Nursery School
Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN
4out of 4 3,585 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bilston Nursery School
Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT
4out of 4 3,835 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Caledonia Road , WV2 1HZ
3out of 4 909 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Graiseley Primary School
Pool Street , Graiseley Hill WV2 4NE
3out of 4 941 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Great Brickkiln Street , WV3 0PR
2out of 4 992 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Grove Primary Academy
Caledonia Road , WV2 1HZ
3out of 4 1,077 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
West Park Primary School
Devon Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4BE
3out of 4 1,321 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Telford University Technical College
Springfield Campus , WV10 0JR
3out of 4 1,176 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Tettenhall Road , Tettenhall WV6 0BY
4out of 4 2,415 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton
Millfields Road , WV4 6AP
3out of 4 2,494 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Colton Hills Community School
Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG
3out of 4 2,748 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Heath Park
Prestwood Road , WV11 1RD
4out of 4 2,769 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Perton Middle School
Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR
3out of 4 5,067 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of Wolverhampton College
Paget Road , WV6 0DU
- not rated 2,394 yd Further education Not Applicable 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 1,585 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton
The Way Youth Zone, School Street , WV3 0NR
- not rated 454 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street , WV1 1LY
- not rated 673 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WV2 Education
434b Dudley Road , Blakenhall WV2 3AQ
- not rated 1,110 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Broadmeadow Special School
Lansdowne Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4AL
4out of 4 1,155 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Wolverhampton Grammar School
Compton Road , WV3 9RB
- not rated 1,747 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Compton Care Coffee ShopCompton Care, 2 St Georges Parade1 yd
K Teas Cakes4 St Georges Parade, Wolverhampton1 yd
Panini SupremeUnit 1, 26A Snow Hill91 yd
Ana's Coffee Shop40 - 41 Snow Hill, Wolverhampton119 yd
Indian Snax17A Cleveland Street, Wolverhampton139 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The WheatsheafWheatsheaf Hotel, Market Street284 yd
Plough & HarrowPlough And Harrow, 17 Worcester Street427 yd
Crazy GinUnit 41, Mander Centre431 yd
Duke Of YorkThe Duke Of York, 35 Princess Street433 yd
Old Still14 King Street, City Centre433 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizza World33 Snow Hill, Wolverhampton147 yd
Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)Unit A, Wolverhampton Retail Market163 yd
Greggs PlcGreggs, 38A Wulfrun Way191 yd
Subway2 Market Street, Wolverhampton284 yd
No.1 Pizza And No.1 Peri Peri ChickenNo 1 Pizza, 28 Market Street314 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland22 - 23 Wulfrun Way, Wolverhampton191 yd
Tesco Express35 - 37 Dudley Street, City Centre290 yd
Marks & SpencerMarks And Spencer, 19 - 24 Dudley Street331 yd
Iceland Foods LtdIceland, Unit 3405 yd
Aldi Stores LtdAldi, Unit 1405 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Complexions Gym
TEMPEST STREET
health and fitness suite63 yd
Trugym Wolverhampton (Closed)
Birmingham Road
health and fitness suite492 yd
The Way Youth Zone
SITE OFFICE SITE OFFICE WORCESTER STREET
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite557 yd
University Of Wolverhampton Sport Centre (City Site)
WULFRUNA STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts652 yd
L M'S Gym
SIDNEY STREET
health and fitness suite747 yd
The Gym (Wolverhampton)
THE GYM THE GYM ALEXANDRA STREET
health and fitness suite789 yd
Southside Sports
ALL SAINTS ROAD
artificial grass pitch842 yd
Graiseley Community Healthy Living Centre (Closed)
Pool Street
health and fitness suite906 yd
Grove Primary School
CALEDONIA ROAD
956 yd
Wv Active Central
BATH AVENUE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool983 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 9.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 9.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 9.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s90.9%

Download Speed

Median download speed15.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed14.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed20 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed20 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed1.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed0.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed1.15 Mbit/s

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