Snow Hill is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV2 4AD 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 Snow Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 4AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV2 4AG, WV2 1BA, WV2 1AA, WV2 4AU, WV2 4DG, WV2 4DP, WV2 1AZ, WV2 4BZ, WV1 3HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV2 4AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.1% | 51.7% | 9.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 57.9% | 48.3% | -9.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.2% | 40.4% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 49.2% | 9.0% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.5% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 39.3% | 53.9% | 14.6% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33.6% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 9.5% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 26.4% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 24.8% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 19.2% | 6.2% | -13.0% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 42.7% | 40.6% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 9.2% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 35% | 22.9% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -58.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, just 38.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 38.5% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| European Union | 9% | 18% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.3% | 35.7% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 30.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.3% | 38.5% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 19% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 17.2% | 11.0% | 2.9% | 14.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 12.5% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.8% | 76.7% | -37.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 7.8% | 0.6% | 7.2% |
| Portugal | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 16.6% | 1.2% | 15.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12% | 37.2% | -25.2% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 10.1% | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 32.1% | 0.9% | 31.2% |
| Other religion | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Snow Hill was 286.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 153.5% higher than the Blakenhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Snow Hill has the 4th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blakenhall and the 44th highest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Snow Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2023-04-24 | £282,416 |
| Unit 1 26A Snow Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-11-23 | £465,299 |
| 26A Snow Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-11-16 | £531,771 |
| Unit 1 26A Snow Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2017-01-03 | £748,587 |
WV2 4AD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 4AD 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 | 160 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Unemployed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Other | 32 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 3,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graiseley Primary School Pool Street , Graiseley Hill WV2 4NE | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton Great Brickkiln Street , WV3 0PR | 2out of 4 | 909 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy Caledonia Road , WV2 1HZ | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary Academy Caledonia Road , WV2 1HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Primary School Devon Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4BE | 3out of 4 | 1,310 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 | 1,247 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School Tettenhall Road , Tettenhall WV6 0BY | 4out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Millfields Road , WV4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colton Hills Community School Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG | 3out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR | 3out of 4 | 5,008 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,334 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 | 1,507 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 366 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Wolverhampton Wulfruna Street , WV1 1LY | - not rated | 702 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WV2 Education 434b Dudley Road , Blakenhall WV2 3AQ | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmeadow Special School Lansdowne Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4AL | 4out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School Compton Road , WV3 9RB | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panini Supreme | Unit 1, 26A Snow Hill | 19 yd | |
| Ana's Coffee Shop | 40 - 41 Snow Hill, Wolverhampton | 30 yd | |
| K Teas Cakes | 4 St Georges Parade, Wolverhampton | 88 yd | |
| Compton Care Coffee Shop | Compton Care, 2 St Georges Parade | 89 yd | |
| Fusion Food Also Trading As Burger Mania | Fusion Food, 28B Snow Hill | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | Wheatsheaf Hotel, Market Street | 325 yd | |
| Plough & Harrow | Plough And Harrow, 17 Worcester Street | 354 yd | |
| The White Hart | 65 - 66 Worcester Street, Wolverhampton | 396 yd | |
| Crazy Gin | Unit 41, Mander Centre | 400 yd | |
| The George Wallis Also T/a K-Town, Chik Box, Lock And Loaded | The George Wallis, 11 Victoria Street | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza World | 33 Snow Hill, Wolverhampton | 66 yd | |
| Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A) | Unit A, Wolverhampton Retail Market | 114 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Greggs, 38A Wulfrun Way | 156 yd | |
| Hasty Tasty Pizza | Ditsch, 40 The Gallery | 291 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Greggs, 15 The Gallery | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 22 - 23 Wulfrun Way, Wolverhampton | 156 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 35 - 37 Dudley Street, City Centre | 300 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 19 - 24 Dudley Street | 351 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland, Unit 3 | 381 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Unit 1 | 381 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Complexions Gym TEMPEST STREET | health and fitness suite | 47 yd |
| Trugym Wolverhampton (Closed) Birmingham Road | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| The Way Youth Zone SITE OFFICE SITE OFFICE WORCESTER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| L M'S Gym SIDNEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| University Of Wolverhampton Sport Centre (City Site) WULFRUNA STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 667 yd |
| The Gym (Wolverhampton) THE GYM THE GYM ALEXANDRA STREET | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Graiseley Community Healthy Living Centre (Closed) Pool Street | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Southside Sports ALL SAINTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 878 yd |
| Wolverhampton Electricity Sport & Social Club ST. MARKS ROAD | 948 yd | |
| Wv Active Central BATH AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 953 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.