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Duxford Grove is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV2 2RU is located in the Ettingshall North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton South East. This postcode has been in use since 2012-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about Duxford Grove, Wolverhampton, WV2 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WV2 2RT, WV2 2BN, WV2 2RN, WV2 2RR, WV2 2RS, WV2 2RD, WV2 2RH, WV2 2RP, WV2 2AL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV2 2RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.3%50.6%1.3% 51.0% -0.4%
Male50.7%49.4%-1.3% 49.0% 0.4%

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 vicinity of WV2 2RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single54.8%28.9%-25.9% 37.9% -9.0%
Married: Opposite sex28.5%62.3%33.8% 44.2% 18.1%
Separated1.8%2.3%0.5% 2.2% 0.1%
Divorced8.8%5.2%-3.6% 9.1% -3.9%
Widowed6.1%1.3%-4.8% 6.1% -4.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health39.7%59.5%19.8% 48.4% 11.1%
Good health38.7%30.6%-8.1% 33.6% -3.0%
Fair health14.6%7.2%-7.4% 12.7% -5.5%
Bad health4.6%2%-2.6% 4.0% -2.0%
Very bad health2.3%0.7%-1.6% 1.2% -0.5%

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 45.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications37.3%11.1%-26.2% 18.2% -7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22.8%8.5%-14.3% 9.6% -1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.3%9.5%-2.8% 13.4% -3.9%
Apprenticeship1.3%4.6%3.3% 5.3% -0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.5%17.3%6.8% 16.9% 0.4%
Degree or Similar11.8%45.4%33.6% 33.8% 11.6%
Other3.9%3.6%-0.3% 2.8% 0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.3% 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)
Chinese2.6%0%-2.6% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian5.3%34%28.7% 3.1% 30.9%
Pakistani0.3%2.9%2.6% 2.7% 0.2%
Other Asian1.7%1.6%-0.1% 1.6% 0.0%
Black African4.6%8.7%4.1% 2.5% 6.2%
Black Caribbean16.2%4.9%-11.3% 1.0% 3.9%
Other Black8.3%1.3%-7.0% 0.5% 0.8%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%3.1%2.4% 0.8% 2.3%
Mixed White and African0%0.4%0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean15.2%1.1%-14.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other1.7%1.3%-0.4% 0.8% 0.5%
White43%27.3%-15.7% 81.4% -54.1%
Arab0%2.5%2.5% 0.6% 1.9%
Other0.3%10.7%10.4% 1.6% 9.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 67.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom83.8%67.9%-15.9% 83.2% -15.3%
European Union0.7%7.1%6.4% 6.1% 1.0%
Rest of Europe0%0.2%0.2% 0.8% -0.6%
Africa3.6%6.9%3.3% 2.7% 4.2%
Middle East and Asia6.3%15.8%9.5% 5.6% 10.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.3%1.8%-3.5% 1.3% 0.5%
Oceania0.3%0.2%-0.1% 0.3% -0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK83.8%68.2%-15.6% 83.2% -15.0%
10+ Years0%14.8%14.8% 9.8% 5.0%
5-10 Years2.3%6.3%4.0% 2.9% 3.4%
2-5 Years6%7.6%1.6% 2.2% 5.4%
Less than 2 years7.9%3.1%-4.8% 1.9% 1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.5% 76.7% -8.2%
Ireland0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
France0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Germany0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Italy5.6% 0.6% 5.0%
Portugal0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Spain1.1% 0.4% 0.7%
Lithuania0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Romania0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Other EU countries1.1% 1.5% -0.4%
North Africa1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
Central and Western Africa3.1% 0.3% 2.8%
South and Eastern Africa0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Middle East0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Southern Asia7.2% 1.2% 6.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Central and South America0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Oceania0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
No passport held7.2% 13.5% -6.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion16.3% 37.2% -20.9%
Christian30.9% 46.2% -15.3%
Buddhist0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Hindu4.9% 1.7% 3.2%
Muslim6.9% 6.5% 0.4%
Sikh35.3% 0.9% 34.4%
Other religion0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Not answered4% 6.0% -2.0%

Safety

Is Duxford Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duxford Grove was 68.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% lower than the Bilston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Duxford Grove has the 49th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Bilston North and the 384th lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.6%.



🔎 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. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,800
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WV2 2RU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Duxford Grove are based on 10 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 Duxford Grove, Wolverhampton, WV2 2RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV2 2RU

Average Price
£283,581
Semi-Detached
£284,388
Terraced
£303,425
Detached
£271,642
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Duxford Grove

Average Price
£290,694
Semi-Detached
£287,120
Terraced
£305,177
Detached
£291,541
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Duxford GroveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
9 Duxford Grove, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£230,0002021-03-26 £290,258
5 Duxford Grove, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£180,0002019-08-05 £253,253
14 Duxford Grove, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£174,0002018-04-03 £251,442
9 Duxford Grove, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Detached, a newly built property
£164,9502014-02-28 £295,355
7 Duxford Grove, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, a newly built property
£150,0002013-10-31 £277,065
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV2 2RU

Employment

WV2 2RU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee159
Part-Time Employee44
Self-Employed27
Looking after home or family19
Other13
Student (economically inactive)12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10
Unemployed9
Retired8
Long-Term Sick or disabled8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles20
Manufacturing18
Human health and social work activities18
Accommodation and food service activities14
Administrative and support service activities10
Education8
Construction5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Transport and storage3
Information and communication2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Windsor Nursery School
Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL
3out of 4 492 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bilston Nursery School
Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT
4out of 4 1,383 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Phoenix Nursery School
Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS
3out of 4 1,608 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Eastfield Nursery School
Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH
4out of 4 1,912 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rowley View Nursery School
149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU
4out of 4 4,589 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bilston Church of England Primary School
Albany Crescent , WV14 0HU
3out of 4 747 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Parkfield Primary School
Dimmock Street , Parkfield WV4 6HB
3out of 4 857 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy
Malins Road , Parkfields WV4 6AW
3out of 4 1,264 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Lanesfield Primary School
Newman Avenue , Lanesfield WV4 6BZ
3out of 4 1,340 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Stowlawn Primary School
Green Park Avenue , Stowlawn WV14 6EH
3out of 4 1,384 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton
Millfields Road , WV4 6AP
3out of 4 1,406 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Ormiston SWB Academy
Dudley Street , WV14 0LN
2out of 4 1,855 yd Academy sponsor led 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
Moseley Park
Holland Road , WV14 6LU
4out of 4 2,358 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Colton Hills Community School
Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG
3out of 4 2,745 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 4,821 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 2,763 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre
Millfields Road , Ettingshall WV4 6JP
3out of 4 789 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Green Park School
Green Park Avenue , Stowlawn WV14 6EH
3out of 4 1,302 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Braybrook Centre (Key Stage 3 PRU)
Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR
3out of 4 1,381 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Midpoint Centre (Key Stage 4 PRU)
Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR
3out of 4 1,789 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Orchard Centre (Home and Hospital PRU)
Lawnswood Campus , Lawnswood Avenue WV4 6SR
3out of 4 1,825 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable 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
Mirror MirrorUnit 14, Waterside Industrial Estate164 yd
The Village Cafe7 New Street, Ettingshall251 yd
Purple Diner36 Manor Road, Ettingshall302 yd
Little Dessert Shop52 Ward Street, Ettingshall404 yd
Saturn Coffee CompanySaturn Centre, Spring Road556 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Orange TreeWard Street, Ettingshall404 yd
S A Food & GrillAngel Inn, 400 Bilston Road592 yd
The Angel InnAngel Inn, 400 Bilston Road592 yd
The Gate InnGate Inn, 378 Bilston Road592 yd
Parkfield Central Bar36 - 37 Martin Street, Wolverhampton803 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Gaga Baldy's5 New Street, Ettingshall251 yd
Golden Bowl Takeaway19 New Street, Ettingshall251 yd
Ward Street Fish Bar50A Ward Street, Ettingshall360 yd
Ludhiana Sweet Centre582 Parkfield Road, Wolverhampton568 yd
The Chip Inn425 Bilston Road, Wolverhampton648 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Morrisons DailyMorrisons, 137 Wellington Road757 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bilston Church Of England Primary School
ALBANY CRESCENT
grass pitches639 yd
Parkfield Community Sport And Leisure (Closed)
Rooker Avenue
grass pitches731 yd
City Of Wolverhampton College (Wellington Road Campus)
BILSTON CAMPUS BILSTON CAMPUS WELLINGTON ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite799 yd
City Of Wolverhampton College (Wellington Road Campus) (Closed)
Bilston Campus Bilston Campus Wellington Road
health and fitness suite799 yd
Springvale Sports
MILLFIELDS ROAD
grass pitches996 yd
Dixon Street Playing Field
DIXON STREET
grass pitches1,078 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 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/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/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed90 Mbit/s
Average download speed165.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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