Coppice Road is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV3 8BN 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 Coppice Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 8BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV3 8AN, WV3 8AL, WV3 8BW, WV3 8AJ, WV3 8ES, WV3 8AE, WV3 8EG, WV3 8ER, WV3 8AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV3 8BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8BN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 23.3% | 27.1% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 55.7% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 47.6% | 45.9% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 37.6% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 14.2% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 40% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 10% | 19.7% | 9.7% | 3.1% | 16.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 86.2% | 69.4% | -16.8% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 95.5% | 89.8% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 89.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coppice Road was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% lower than the Merry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coppice Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Merry Hill and the 94th lowest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Coppice Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-10-31 | £364,599 |
| 57 Coppice Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-03-08 | £459,710 |
| 55 Coppice Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-10-12 | £376,169 |
| 45 Coppice Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2019-05-23 | £457,164 |
| 49 Coppice Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2019-04-05 | £480,061 |
WV3 8BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE | - not rated | 2,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 4,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Telford Gardens , Merry Hill WV3 7LE | - not rated | 358 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery Telford Gardens , Merry Hill WV3 7LE | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Junior School Finchfield Road West , Finchfield WV3 8BA | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westacre Infant School Finchfield Hill , Finchfield WV3 9EP | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westacre Infant School Finchfield Hill , Finchfield WV3 9EP | - not rated | 778 yd | Community 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 | 4,464 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 | 1,379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow Academy Windmill Crescent , WV3 8HU | 1out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow School, A Specialist Sports College Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,139 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,230 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Cedars School 39 Compton Road West , Compton WV3 9DW | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School Compton Road , WV3 9RB | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Wolverhampton Junior School Penn Road , WV3 0EF | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Wolverhampton School Penn Road , WV3 0EG | - not rated | 2,230 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 | 481 yd | |
| Burgerboi | 298 Coalway Road, Wolverhampton | 582 yd | |
| Joe's Cafe | St Josephs Church, Coalway Road | 628 yd | |
| Kuckin | 22 Finchfield Road West, Wolverhampton | 635 yd | |
| Ghales Coffee House | 21 Finchfield Road West, Wolverhampton | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merry Hill | The Merry Hill Public House, Trysull Road | 533 yd | |
| The Chestnut Tree | Chestnut Tree, 2 Castlecroft Road | 574 yd | |
| The Gunmakers Arms | Trysull Road, Wolverhampton | 758 yd | |
| Bradmore Club | 60 - 62 Church Road, Bradmore | 869 yd | |
| Bradmore Arms | Bradmore Arms Public House, Trysull Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merry Hill Fish Bar | 290 Coalway Road, Wolverhampton | 582 yd | |
| Oregano | 300A Coalway Road, Wolverhampton | 582 yd | |
| Seagull Fish Bar | 16 Finchfield Road West, Wolverhampton | 634 yd | |
| Finchfield Garden Chinese | 3 Finchfield Road West, Wolverhampton | 636 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop & Bakery | The Sandwich Shop And Bakery, 249 Trysull Road | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | The Cooperative, 10 - 14 Finchfield Road West | 634 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-Operative | Co Operative, 241 - 243 Trysull Road | 643 yd | |
| Lidl | Finchfield Hill, Wolverhampton | 859 yd | |
| Co-Op | The Co-Operative Food, 46 Warstones Road | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael'S Catholic Primary Academy And Nursery TELFORD GARDENS | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Uplands Junior School FINCHFIELD ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Bantock Park BRADMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Bradmore Recreation Ground BRADMORE RECREATION GROUND BRADMORE RECREATION GROUND CHURCH ROAD | tennis courts | 1,052 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 | 150.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.