Bhylls Lane is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV3 8DR 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 Bhylls Lane, Wolverhampton, WV3 8DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV3 8DP, WV3 8DS, WV3 8DT, WV3 8DJ, WV3 8DW, WV3 8DX, WV3 8DU, WV3 8DL, WV3 8EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV3 8DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 30.3% | 37% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 49.2% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 6.7% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) 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 | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 22.2% | 18.2% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 13% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 21.3% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 29.6% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 13.5% | 21.9% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 18.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 81.6% | 71.9% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 94.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 94.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 14.5% | 0.9% | 13.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bhylls Lane was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% lower than the Merry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bhylls Lane has the 24th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Merry Hill and the 160th lowest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Bhylls Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2026-02-06 | £322,500 |
| 38 Bhylls Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-01-25 | £221,494 |
| 76 Bhylls Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2023-02-17 | £345,111 |
| 42 Bhylls Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-01-28 | £311,277 |
| Stelbert, 46 Bhylls Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2021-06-06 | £323,500 |
WV3 8DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 4,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 5,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 5,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhylls Acre Primary School Bhylls Lane , Castlecroft WV3 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bhylls Acre Primary School Bhylls Lane , Castlecroft WV3 8DZ | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Telford Gardens , Merry Hill WV3 7LE | - not rated | 688 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 | 688 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlecroft Primary School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HS | 3out of 4 | 783 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 | 4,733 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 | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow School, A Specialist Sports College Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow Academy Windmill Crescent , WV3 8HU | 1out of 4 | 1,084 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 | 3,051 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 | 2,905 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 | 916 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Cedars School 39 Compton Road West , Compton WV3 9DW | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wightwick Hall School Tinacre Hill , Compton WV6 8DA | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wightwick Hall School Tinacre Hill , Compton WV6 8DA | 3out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orient Express | Trysull Road, Wolverhampton | 516 yd | |
| Joe's Cafe | St Josephs Church, Coalway Road | 558 yd | |
| Cafe Amore Ltd | 122A Castlecroft Road, Castlecroft | 571 yd | |
| Burgerboi | 298 Coalway Road, Wolverhampton | 670 yd | |
| Balti Palace | 231A Trysull Road, Wolverhampton | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merry Hill | The Merry Hill Public House, Trysull Road | 560 yd | |
| The Chestnut Tree | Chestnut Tree, 2 Castlecroft Road | 822 yd | |
| Wolverhampton Rugby Union Football Club Ltd | Castlecroft Road, Castlecroft | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop & Bakery | The Sandwich Shop And Bakery, 249 Trysull Road | 518 yd | |
| Seaverz | 128 Castlecroft Road, Castlecroft | 560 yd | |
| Merry Hill Fish Bar | 290 Coalway Road, Wolverhampton | 670 yd | |
| Oregano | 300A Coalway Road, Wolverhampton | 670 yd | |
| Seagull Fish Bar | 16 Finchfield Road West, Wolverhampton | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-Operative | Co Operative, 241 - 243 Trysull Road | 516 yd | |
| Co-Op | The Cooperative, 10 - 14 Finchfield Road West | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael'S Catholic Primary Academy And Nursery TELFORD GARDENS | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Castlecroft Primary School Windmill Crescent | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Penn Fields School PENN FIELDS SCHOOL PENN FIELDS SCHOOL BOUNDARY WAY | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Highfields Science Specialist School (Closed) Boundary Way | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Highfields School BOUNDARY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Uplands Junior School FINCHFIELD ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Smestow School WINDMILL CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,090 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 | 191.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.