Broad Lane is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV3 9BP 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 9BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV3 9LU, WV3 8AG, WV3 9BS, WV3 8BA, WV3 9BT, WV3 9DB, WV3 8AF, WV3 9LT, WV3 8BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV3 9BP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 52.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 9BP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 17.3% | 24.3% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.5% | 62.9% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 52.8% | 53.6% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.9% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 50.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.9% 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 | 18.5% | 35.2% | 16.7% | 3.1% | 32.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 65.4% | 53.9% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -27.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.6% | -4.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 90.1% | 85.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 85.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.9% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 10.1% | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 21% | 0.9% | 20.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Lane was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% lower than the Merry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Merry Hill and the 255th lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Broad Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £572,000 | 2023-12-14 | £592,800 |
| 121 Broad Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £365,599 | 2007-10-17 | £573,554 |
WV3 9BP 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 4,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 5,351 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 | 180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westacre Infant School Finchfield Hill , Finchfield WV3 9EP | 3out of 4 | 491 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 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlecroft Primary School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HS | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bhylls Acre Primary School Bhylls Lane , Castlecroft WV3 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,356 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 | 892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmunds Catholic Academy Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU | 2out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School Tettenhall Road , Tettenhall WV6 0BY | 4out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 1,949 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 | 2,828 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 | 1,283 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 | 2,204 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 | 1,366 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Preparatory School 51 Newbridge Crescent , Tettenhall WV6 0LH | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 2out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tettenhall College Incorporated Wood Road , Tettenhall WV6 8QX | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton The Way Youth Zone, School Street , WV3 0NR | - not rated | 2,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghales Coffee House | 21 Finchfield Road West, Wolverhampton | 534 yd | |
| Kuckin | 22 Finchfield Road West, Wolverhampton | 586 yd | |
| Bantock House & Park | Bantock House, Finchfield Road | 667 yd | |
| Kaptin Korma | 10 Trysull Road, Wolverhampton | 671 yd | |
| The Coffee Pot | 17 Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chestnut Tree | Chestnut Tree, 2 Castlecroft Road | 619 yd | |
| The Gunmakers Arms | Trysull Road, Wolverhampton | 677 yd | |
| Bradmore Arms | Bradmore Arms Public House, Trysull Road | 704 yd | |
| Bradmore Club | 60 - 62 Church Road, Bradmore | 901 yd | |
| The Westacres | The Westacres Public House, Finchfield Hill | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finchfield Garden Chinese | 3 Finchfield Road West, Wolverhampton | 534 yd | |
| Seagull Fish Bar | 16 Finchfield Road West, Wolverhampton | 587 yd | |
| Bradmore Fish Fryer | 14 Trysull Road, Wolverhampton | 652 yd | |
| Mings Chinese Kitchen | 2 Broad Lane, Wolverhampton | 663 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 41 Church Road, Bradmore | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | The Cooperative, 10 - 14 Finchfield Road West | 587 yd | |
| Lidl | Finchfield Hill, Wolverhampton | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uplands Junior School FINCHFIELD ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 256 yd |
| Bantock Park BRADMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Gamesfield Green Playing Field GLENGARRY GARDENS | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic Primary Academy And Nursery TELFORD GARDENS | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| St. Edmund'S Catholic Academy Compton Road West | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,020 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.