The Dingle is in Finchfield, Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV3 9ET is located in the Tettenhall Wightwick 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 The Dingle, Finchfield, Wolverhampton, WV3 9ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV3 9EU, WV3 9EF, WV3 9ES, WV3 9ER, WV3 9EY, WV3 9EJ, WV3 9HD, WV3 8AY, WV3 9EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV3 9ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 48.5% | 52% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 9ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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 | 30.9% | 24% | -6.9% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 57.6% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 37.9% | 37.8% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 41.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 14.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 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 | 16.8% | 16.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 11.7% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.3% | 37.8% | -7.5% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 11.6% | 17.5% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 14.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 73% | 69.1% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 85.7% | 83.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 11.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 83.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 2.9% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Dingle was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% lower than the Merry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Dingle has the 18th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Merry Hill and the 117th lowest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 The Dingle, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-03-27 | £297,876 |
| 4 The Dingle, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-03-01 | £280,311 |
| 23 The Dingle, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-11-25 | £374,016 |
| 15 The Dingle, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-12-17 | £281,259 |
| 4 The Dingle, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-06-01 | £291,208 |
WV3 9ET 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WV3 9ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 4,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 5,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 5,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westacre Infant School Finchfield Hill , Finchfield WV3 9EP | 3out of 4 | 106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westacre Infant School Finchfield Hill , Finchfield WV3 9EP | - not rated | 106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Junior School Finchfield Road West , Finchfield WV3 8BA | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlecroft Primary School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HS | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Telford Gardens , Merry Hill WV3 7LE | - not rated | 1,088 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 | 5,148 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Collegiate Church of England School Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | - not rated | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | - not rated | 837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow Academy Windmill Crescent , WV3 8HU | 1out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow School, A Specialist Sports College Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU | - not rated | 1,142 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 | 2,464 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 | 2,594 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 | 593 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School Compton Road , WV3 9RB | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Preparatory School 51 Newbridge Crescent , Tettenhall WV6 0LH | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tettenhall College Incorporated Wood Road , Tettenhall WV6 8QX | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Community special 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 | 149 yd | |
| Kuckin | 22 Finchfield Road West, Wolverhampton | 204 yd | |
| Crumbles | Compton Hospice, Compton Hall | 559 yd | |
| Fiume Restaurant Ltd | 5A Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton | 712 yd | |
| Shuga Budz / Shuga Bunz | 49 Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chestnut Tree | Chestnut Tree, 2 Castlecroft Road | 298 yd | |
| The Westacres | The Westacres Public House, Finchfield Hill | 602 yd | |
| Oddfellows | Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton | 759 yd | |
| The Swan | The Swan Public House, Bridgnorth Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finchfield Garden Chinese | 3 Finchfield Road West, Wolverhampton | 149 yd | |
| Seagull Fish Bar | 16 Finchfield Road West, Wolverhampton | 206 yd | |
| Peps Plaice | 14 Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton | 759 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 34 Swan Shops, Bridgnorth Road | 811 yd | |
| Seaverz | 128 Castlecroft Road, Castlecroft | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Finchfield Hill, Wolverhampton | 191 yd | |
| Co-Op | The Cooperative, 10 - 14 Finchfield Road West | 206 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 24A Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uplands Junior School FINCHFIELD ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| St. Edmund'S Catholic Academy Compton Road West | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 957 yd |
| Castlecroft Primary School Windmill Crescent | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Bantock Park BRADMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic Primary Academy And Nursery TELFORD GARDENS | grass pitches | 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.