Laurel Grove is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV3 7HJ is located in the Merry Hill 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 Laurel Grove, Wolverhampton, WV3 7HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV3 7HH, WV3 7NH, WV3 7NJ, WV3 7JN, WV3 7NS, WV4 4LS, WV3 7NQ, WV3 7NG, WV3 7HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV3 7HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 50.9% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 44.3% | 49.1% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 WV3 7HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.8% | 24.7% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 53.6% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 11.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 41.9% | 40.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 39.4% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 19% | 15.2% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 27.6% | 21.1% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 16.9% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 29.8% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 14.5% | 20.5% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 17.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 75.4% | 68.3% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 83% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 83% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 83% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 2.2% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other religion | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurel Grove was 72.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% higher than the Merry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laurel Grove has the 11th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Merry Hill and the 354th highest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Laurel Grove, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-02-05 | £232,521 |
| 20 Laurel Grove, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-04-10 | £175,768 |
| 20 Laurel Grove, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-06-12 | £176,316 |
| 2 Laurel Grove, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2023-03-10 | £279,083 |
| 5 Laurel Grove, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-11-17 | £320,585 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WV3 7HJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE | - not rated | 3,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 4,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warstones Junior School Warstones Road , Penn WV4 4LU | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warstones Infant School Warstones Road , Penn WV4 4LU | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warstones Primary School Warstones Road , Penn WV4 4LU | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warstones Primary School Warstones Road , Penn WV4 4LU | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Telford Gardens , Merry Hill WV3 7LE | - not rated | 410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 3,810 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Collegiate Church of England School Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU | - not rated | 2,027 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 | 3,798 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 | 5,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT | - not rated | 5,299 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 | 1,888 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP | 4out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Wolverhampton Junior School Penn Road , WV3 0EF | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Wolverhampton School Penn Road , WV3 0EG | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Palace | 231A Trysull Road, Wolverhampton | 297 yd | |
| Mulvi's Cafe | 44A Warstones Road, Wolverhampton | 403 yd | |
| Wingers | 15 Warstones Drive, Wolverhampton | 406 yd | |
| Burgerboi | 298 Coalway Road, Wolverhampton | 437 yd | |
| Evoke | 54 Warstones Road, Wolverhampton | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merry Hill | The Merry Hill Public House, Trysull Road | 528 yd | |
| Bradmore Club | 60 - 62 Church Road, Bradmore | 633 yd | |
| The Gunmakers Arms | Trysull Road, Wolverhampton | 728 yd | |
| Himley Hall Sailing Club | Himley Park, C/o 32 Coalway Road | 831 yd | |
| Bradmore Arms | Bradmore Arms Public House, Trysull Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warstones Fisheries Ltd | 11 Warstones Drive, Wolverhampton | 406 yd | |
| Merry Hill Fish Bar | 290 Coalway Road, Wolverhampton | 437 yd | |
| Oregano | 300A Coalway Road, Wolverhampton | 437 yd | |
| Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar | 62 Warstones Road, Wolverhampton | 601 yd | |
| Oriental Delights | 48 Warstones Road, Wolverhampton | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | The Co-Operative Food, 46 Warstones Road | 429 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-Operative | Co Operative, 241 - 243 Trysull Road | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael'S Catholic Primary Academy And Nursery TELFORD GARDENS | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Bradmore Recreation Ground BRADMORE RECREATION GROUND BRADMORE RECREATION GROUND CHURCH ROAD | tennis courts | 633 yd |
| Windsor Avenue Playing Fields PINFOLD LANE | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Hanbury Lawn Tennis Club HANBURY CRESCENT | tennis courts | 693 yd |
| Springdale Primary School WARSTONES DRIVE | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Uplands Junior School FINCHFIELD ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Penn Fields School (Closed) Birches Barn Road | grass pitches | 1,080 yd |
| Woodfield Junior School WOODFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL WOODFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL WOODFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.