Broad Lane is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV3 9BN 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 Broad Lane, Wolverhampton, WV3 9BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV3 9DA, WV3 9BJ, WV3 7HT, WV3 9BL, WV3 7JB, WV3 7HU, WV3 7HX, WV3 7AP, WV3 7HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV3 9BN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 51.5% | 48.7% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51.3% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WV3 9BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 44.3% | 47.2% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 24.9% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 20.6% | 19.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 10.1% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 46.4% | 39.2% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 35.8% | 10.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 18.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 31.4% | 24.4% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 25.4% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 80.3% | 80.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 87% | 87.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 87.6% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 0.9% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Lane was 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% higher than the Merry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Merry Hill and the 306th highest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Broad Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2024-08-08 | £241,710 |
| 15A Broad Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-01-25 | £184,391 |
| 19 Broad Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2020-12-18 | £230,342 |
| 29 Broad Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,950 | 2016-12-14 | £301,268 |
| 19 Broad Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2009-11-27 | £253,761 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 3,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 5,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Junior School Finchfield Road West , Finchfield WV3 8BA | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merridale Primary School Aspen Way , WV3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery Telford Gardens , Merry Hill WV3 7LE | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bantock Primary School Aston Street , Penn Fields WV3 0HY | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westacre Infant School Finchfield Hill , Finchfield WV3 9EP | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmunds Catholic Academy Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School Tettenhall Road , Tettenhall WV6 0BY | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU | 2out of 4 | 2,059 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 | 3,395 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 | 1,405 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 | 1,603 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Grammar School Compton Road , WV3 9RB | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton The Way Youth Zone, School Street , WV3 0NR | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Preparatory School 51 Newbridge Crescent , Tettenhall WV6 0LH | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 2out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmeadow Special School Lansdowne Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4AL | 4out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaptin Korma | 10 Trysull Road, Wolverhampton | 92 yd | |
| The Coffee Pot | 17 Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton | 246 yd | |
| Far East | 39 Church Road, Bradmore | 453 yd | |
| Bantock House & Park | Bantock House, Finchfield Road | 461 yd | |
| Happy Kidz Day Care | The Bingley Centre, Norfolk Road | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradmore Arms | Bradmore Arms Public House, Trysull Road | 145 yd | |
| The Gunmakers Arms | Trysull Road, Wolverhampton | 244 yd | |
| Bradmore Club | 60 - 62 Church Road, Bradmore | 453 yd | |
| Bruford Arms | 119 Bruford Road, Wolverhampton | 752 yd | |
| Bruford Arms Grill | Bruford Arms, 119 Bruford Road | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mings Chinese Kitchen | 2 Broad Lane, Wolverhampton | 69 yd | |
| Bradmore Fish Fryer | 14 Trysull Road, Wolverhampton | 116 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 41 Church Road, Bradmore | 453 yd | |
| Jeffcock Chippy | 5A Jeffcock Road, Wolverhampton | 547 yd | |
| Choy Wah | 4 Barn Green, Wolverhampton | 596 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bantock Park BRADMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Bradmore Recreation Ground BRADMORE RECREATION GROUND BRADMORE RECREATION GROUND CHURCH ROAD | tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Gamesfield Green Playing Field GLENGARRY GARDENS | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Penn Fields School (Closed) Birches Barn Road | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Uplands Junior School FINCHFIELD ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic Primary Academy And Nursery TELFORD GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 81.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.5% |
| 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.