Steelhouse Lane is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV2 2AF is located in the St Peters electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Steelhouse Lane, Wolverhampton, WV2 2AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV2 2PZ, WV2 2AQ, WV2 1DW, WV2 1DX, WV2 2AS, WV2 2AH, WV2 2AR, WV2 1EN, WV2 1DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV2 2AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 53.4% | 53.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 2AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 40.4% | 44.5% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 44.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 WV2 2AF this area, 32.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 32.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 12.9% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 3.8% | -5.6% | 16.9% | -13.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 23.9% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 13.3% | 7.2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.8% 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 | 23.2% | 21.7% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 18.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 8.7% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 12.3% | 4.1% | -8.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 36% | 41.8% | 5.8% | 81.4% | -39.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 54.4% 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 | 57% | 54.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 16.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 4.5% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.5% | 19% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 54.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 20.7% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 10.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 10.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 4.1% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.7% | 76.7% | -34.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 13.7% | 0.9% | 12.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Steelhouse Lane was 194.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% higher than the Blakenhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Steelhouse Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blakenhall and the 80th highest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 - 36 Steelhouse Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-03-10 | £87,922 |
| 34 - 36 Steelhouse Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2021-01-22 | £70,562 |
| 34 - 36 Steelhouse Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2020-08-28 | £51,631 |
| Unit 2 Steelhouse Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-08-11 | £203,928 |
The percentage of student residents living in WV2 2AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 34 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 3,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary Academy Caledonia Road , WV2 1HZ | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Colliery Road , Off Willenhall Road WV1 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy Hickman Avenue , WV1 2BS | 2out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graiseley Primary School Pool Street , Graiseley Hill WV2 4NE | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Telford University Technical College Springfield Campus , WV10 0JR | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Millfields Road , WV4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias School Deans Road , WV1 2BH | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colton Hills Community School Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG | 3out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Park Prestwood Road , WV11 1RD | 4out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wolverhampton College Paget Road , WV6 0DU | - not rated | 3,155 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton Penn Road , WV3 0EG | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV2 Education 434b Dudley Road , Blakenhall WV2 3AQ | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton The Way Youth Zone, School Street , WV3 0NR | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Wolverhampton Wulfruna Street , WV1 1LY | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmeadow Special School Lansdowne Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4AL | 4out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Braybrook Centre (Key Stage 3 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 2,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pausa Coffee Shop | Dunelm Mill, Unit 1 | 76 yd | |
| ASANdwich | The Workspace, All Saints Road | 293 yd | |
| The Dartmouth Arms (FOOD) | Dartmouth Arms Public House, 47 Vicarage Road | 410 yd | |
| OLIC Soup Kitchen | 78A Walsall Street, Eastfield | 587 yd | |
| Compton Care Coffee Shop | Compton Care, 2 St Georges Parade | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summerhouse | 70 Steelhouse Lane, Wolverhampton | 273 yd | |
| The Dartmouth Arms (Wet Sales) | Dartmouth Arms Public House, 47 Vicarage Road | 410 yd | |
| The Harp Inn | Harp Inn, Walsall Street | 579 yd | |
| The Builders Arms | Builders Arms Public House, Derry Street | 648 yd | |
| The Crown | 10 Cartwright Street, Wolverhampton | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Chip Shop | All Saints Fish Bar, 55 Vicarage Road | 410 yd | |
| Pizza Dimonte | 266 - 268 Bilston Road, Wolverhampton | 756 yd | |
| Kings Fish And Chips | Kings Fish & Chips, 221 Birmingham Road | 787 yd | |
| Desi Khaana @ Rai Minimarket | Riyas Mini Market And Off Licence, 223 Birmingham Road | 788 yd | |
| Pond Lane Fish Bar | 143 Pond Lane, Wolverhampton | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland, Unit 3 | 604 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Unit 1 | 604 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 - 23 Wulfrun Way, Wolverhampton | 971 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 7 Victoria Square | 1,002 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 35 - 37 Dudley Street, City Centre | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Sports ALL SAINTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 107 yd |
| Grove Primary School CALEDONIA ROAD | 479 yd | |
| Trugym Wolverhampton (Closed) Birmingham Road | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Complexions Gym TEMPEST STREET | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Dixon Street Playing Field DIXON STREET | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Pure Gym (Wolverhampton South) BIRMINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy HICKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 988 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.