Fancourt Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 4HY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV4 4HY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	47.1%	48.5%	1.4%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	52.9%	51.5%	-1.4%	49.0%	2.5%

Partnership Status

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 WV4 4HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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	26.1%	29.6%	3.5%	37.9%	-8.3%
Married: Opposite sex	61.3%	58.5%	-2.8%	44.2%	14.3%
Separated	2.1%	3.1%	1.0%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	7.7%	5.8%	-1.9%	9.1%	-3.3%
Widowed	2.8%	3.1%	0.3%	6.1%	-3.0%

Health

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	45.7%	45.6%	-0.1%	48.4%	-2.8%
Good health	41.7%	37.4%	-4.3%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	10.6%	13.9%	3.3%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	2%	3%	1.0%	4.0%	-1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.4%	12.2%	-1.2%	18.2%	-6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	9.2%	-5.2%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	12.6%	-6.4%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	7.1%	3.2%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	21.1%	8.1%	16.9%	4.2%
Degree or Similar	31.3%	33.7%	2.4%	33.8%	-0.1%
Other	4.9%	4.1%	-0.8%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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)
Chinese	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	17.6%	17.2%	-0.4%	3.1%	14.1%
Pakistani	2%	3.6%	1.6%	2.7%	0.9%
Other Asian	3.1%	0.5%	-2.6%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	2.5%	0.0%
Black Caribbean	3.4%	4.6%	1.2%	1.0%	3.6%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	2.2%	1.1%	-1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	3.8%	2.7%	0.9%	2.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.8%	0.6%
White	67.2%	63.1%	-4.1%	81.4%	-18.3%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.8% 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	88%	85.8%	-2.2%	83.2%	2.6%
European Union	1.1%	2.5%	1.4%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	7.6%	7.7%	0.1%	5.6%	2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	1.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88%	85.5%	-2.5%	83.2%	2.3%
10+ Years	0.3%	12.3%	12.0%	9.8%	2.5%
5-10 Years	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	4.2%	0.5%	-3.7%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	6.7%	0%	-6.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.3%	76.7%	2.6%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Southern Asia	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%
No passport held	16.1%	13.5%	2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.9%	37.2%	-12.3%
Christian	51.6%	46.2%	5.4%
Hindu	3.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Sikh	12.6%	0.9%	11.7%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Fancourt Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fancourt Avenue was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% lower than the Penn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fancourt Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Penn and the 225th lowest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WV4 4HY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fancourt Avenue are based on 108 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wolverhampton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fancourt Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 4HY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV4 4HY

Average Price
£281,939

Semi-Detached
£281,401

Terraced
£274,720

Detached
£371,358

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fancourt Avenue

Average Price
£281,672

Semi-Detached
£282,703

Terraced
£281,550

Detached
£330,790

Flats/Maisonettes
£59,369

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fancourt AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Fancourt Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2025-05-02	£289,248
11 Fancourt Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£272,000	2024-04-26	£302,471
15 Fancourt Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£208,000	2024-02-27	£231,301
11 Fancourt Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,650	2023-02-06	£266,593
6 Fancourt Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2022-03-29	£285,991

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV4 4HY

Employment

WV4 4HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	127
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	46
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	36
Human health and social work activities	35
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	22
Construction	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS	3out of 4	3,232 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL	3out of 4	4,264 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE	- not rated	4,439 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , WV1 2HH	4out of 4	5,106 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT	- not rated	5,218 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springdale Primary School Warstones Drive , Penn WV4 4NJ	3out of 4	458 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springdale Primary School Warstones Drive , Penn WV4 4NJ	- not rated	458 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springdale Infant School Warstones Drive , Penn WV4 4NJ	- not rated	458 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warstones Junior School Warstones Road , Penn WV4 4LU	- not rated	957 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Warstones Infant School Warstones Road , Penn WV4 4LU	- not rated	957 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alder Coppice Middle School The Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS	- not rated	2,957 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT	- not rated	1,131 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT	3out of 4	1,131 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Colton Hills Community School Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG	3out of 4	2,026 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Smestow School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU	- not rated	2,903 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Smestow School, A Specialist Sports College Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU	- not rated	2,903 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR	3out of 4	4,842 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Royal School, Wolverhampton Penn Road , WV3 0EG	3out of 4	2,339 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP	- not rated	544 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP	4out of 4	544 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT	3out of 4	1,172 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Royal Wolverhampton Junior School Penn Road , WV3 0EF	- not rated	2,332 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Royal Wolverhampton School Penn Road , WV3 0EG	- not rated	2,335 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Penny's Cafe	566 Penn Road, Wolverhampton	589 yd
Wings And Paws Shop LTD	Wings And Paws, 58 Warstones Road	643 yd
Indigo	Indigo Resturant, Claverley Drive	656 yd
Malabar Restaurant	Malabar, 315A Penn Road	701 yd
Penn Balti	394 Penn Road, Wolverhampton	728 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Rose & Crown	351 Penn Road, Wolverhampton	500 yd
The Hollybush	494 Penn Road, Wolverhampton	589 yd
The Springhill	The Springhill Public House, Warstones Road	729 yd
Penn Bowling Club	Penn Bowling And Social Club, Manor Road	1,091 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar	62 Warstones Road, Wolverhampton	654 yd
Oriental Delights	48 Warstones Road, Wolverhampton	654 yd
Penn Chippy	329 Penn Road, Wolverhampton	701 yd
Subway	321 Penn Road, Wolverhampton	701 yd
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza, 331 Penn Road	701 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Tesco Stores Limited, 400 Penn Road		728 yd
Co-Op	The Co-Operative Food, 46 Warstones Road		809 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Springdale Primary School WARSTONES DRIVE	grass pitches	459 yd
Penn Hall School VICARAGE ROAD		553 yd
Windsor Avenue Playing Fields PINFOLD LANE	grass pitches	576 yd
Hanbury Lawn Tennis Club HANBURY CRESCENT	tennis courts	1,003 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	128.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.