Thompson Avenue is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV2 3NS is located in the Blakenhall 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 Thompson Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV2 3NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV2 3NR, WV2 2FB, WV2 2DA, WV2 2FD, WV2 2BZ, WV2 1HS, WV2 1HJ, WV2 2BE, WV4 6EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV2 3NS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 48.4% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47.2% | 51.6% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 3NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 51.6% | 55.1% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 28.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 42.1% | 51.5% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 29.6% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 12.6% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 3NS this area, 30.3% 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 30.3% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 16.5% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 18.4% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 11.9% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 15.7% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1.9% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 14.6% | 17.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 14.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 8.9% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.4% | 4.1% | -4.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 49.3% | 46.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -34.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 77.6% | 73.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 11.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 73.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 6.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 2.5% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.9% | 76.7% | -30.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 33.8% | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 11.3% | 0.9% | 10.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thompson Avenue was 38.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Blakenhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thompson Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blakenhall and the 198th lowest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Thompson Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-12-11 | £200,370 |
| 117 Thompson Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2023-11-27 | £141,742 |
| 117 Thompson Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2023-08-18 | £126,250 |
| 155 Thompson Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2019-07-26 | £181,563 |
| 159 Thompson Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2017-12-15 | £97,506 |
WV2 3NS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in WV2 3NS 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 | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Primary Academy Caledonia Road , WV2 1HZ | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Caledonia Road , WV2 1HZ | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Caledonia Road , WV2 1HZ | - not rated | 675 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy Caledonia Road , WV2 1HZ | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Junior School Caledonia Road , Parkfields WV2 1HZ | - not rated | 675 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Coppice Middle School The Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS | - not rated | 3,246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Millfields Road , WV4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield High School Wolverhampton Road East , WV4 6AP | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colton Hills Community School Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College Springfield Campus , WV10 0JR | - not rated | 2,557 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias School Deans Road , WV1 2BH | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Community College Westfield Road , WV14 6ER | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT | - not rated | 2,036 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 | 1,397 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kairos Academy (KS4) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 1out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre (The Nightingale Home and Hospital Service) Lawnswood Campus , Lawnswood Avenue WV4 6SR | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Midpoint Centre (Key Stage 4 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kairos Academy (KS3) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Braybrook Centre (Key Stage 3 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | - not rated | 1,072 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakshmi Restaurant | Lakshmis Sweets And Restaurant, 200 Dudley Road | 398 yd | |
| Leah's Place | 2P Byrne Road, Wolverhampton | 402 yd | |
| The Toffee Nosed Cake Company Ltd | Unit 4, Park View Centre | 404 yd | |
| Udays | The British Queen, 381 Dudley Road | 424 yd | |
| City Of Training LTD | The Money Exchange Shop, 69 Ranelagh Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Builders Arms | Builders Arms Public House, Derry Street | 648 yd | |
| Goldthorn Pub | The Goldthorn Pub, Goldthorn Hill | 751 yd | |
| The Summerhouse | 70 Steelhouse Lane, Wolverhampton | 818 yd | |
| The Crown | 10 Cartwright Street, Wolverhampton | 881 yd | |
| Parkfield Central Bar | 36 - 37 Martin Street, Wolverhampton | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Lane Fish Bar | 143 Pond Lane, Wolverhampton | 227 yd | |
| Rattan Sweets | Ground Floor, 227 Dudley Road | 382 yd | |
| Piri-fino | Unit 7, Park View Centre | 404 yd | |
| Panjab Pizza | 278 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton | 469 yd | |
| Dosa Hut | 314 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Cakery | 274 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton | 487 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Goldthorn Hill | 627 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland, Unit 3 | 1,077 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Unit 1 | 1,077 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, Marston Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Wolverhampton South) BIRMINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Dixon Street Playing Field DIXON STREET | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Grove Primary School CALEDONIA ROAD | 569 yd | |
| Bob Jones Community Hub BROMLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Parkfield Community Sport And Leisure (Closed) Rooker Avenue | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Southside Sports ALL SAINTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 919 yd |
| The British Sikh School LAWNSWOOD CAMPUS LAWNSWOOD CAMPUS LAWNSWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 968 yd |
| Trugym Wolverhampton (Closed) Birmingham Road | health and fitness suite | 999 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 | 172 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.