Dovedale Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 6RB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV4 6RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	49.8%	48.8%	-1.0%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	50.2%	51.2%	1.0%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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	23.5%	24.9%	1.4%	37.9%	-13.0%
Married: Opposite sex	59.8%	50.6%	-9.2%	44.2%	6.4%
Separated	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	8.8%	14.8%	6.0%	9.1%	5.7%
Widowed	6.8%	8.9%	2.1%	6.1%	2.8%

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	43.1%	40.3%	-2.8%	48.4%	-8.1%
Good health	31.9%	31.9%	0.0%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	21%	22.2%	1.2%	12.7%	9.5%
Bad health	2.7%	3.1%	0.4%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1.4%	2.4%	1.0%	1.2%	1.2%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.7%	26%	-2.7%	18.2%	7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	15.5%	2.0%	9.6%	5.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	11.2%	-6.3%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	7.4%	1.8%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	15.9%	4.3%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	17.1%	21.7%	4.6%	33.8%	-12.1%
Other	6%	2.3%	-3.7%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	10.2%	12.2%	2.0%	3.1%	9.1%
Other Asian	0%	4.5%	4.5%	1.6%	2.9%
Black African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.5%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	1%	0.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	88.1%	74.6%	-13.5%	81.4%	-6.8%
Other	0%	3.5%	3.5%	1.6%	1.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.7% 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	95.3%	85.7%	-9.6%	83.2%	2.5%
European Union	0%	1%	1.0%	6.1%	-5.1%
Africa	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	4.1%	9.4%	5.3%	5.6%	3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	85.7%	-8.9%	83.2%	2.5%
10+ Years	0%	10.8%	10.8%	9.8%	1.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0.7%	-4.0%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84%	76.7%	7.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	1.4%	0.4%	1.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	2.1%	1.2%	0.9%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21%	37.2%	-16.2%
Christian	57.7%	46.2%	11.5%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Sikh	14.7%	0.9%	13.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.1%	6.0%	-3.9%

Safety

Is Dovedale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dovedale Road was 78.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% lower than the Ettingshall North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dovedale Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Ettingshall North and the 356th highest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WV4 6RB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Dovedale Road are based on 213 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 Dovedale Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 6RB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV4 6RB

Average Price
£247,693

Semi-Detached
£286,885

Terraced
£211,695

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£269,630

Other
£34,376

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dovedale Road

Average Price
£220,274

Semi-Detached
£276,686

Terraced
£212,334

Detached
£303,220

Flats/Maisonettes
£90,303

Other
£97,299

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dovedale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
168 Dovedale Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£153,000	2024-11-28	£156,904
168 Dovedale Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£120,100	2024-11-28	£123,164
162 Dovedale Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-04-19	£258,290
146 Dovedale Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building	£22,000	2024-03-14	£23,374
158 Dovedale Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2023-10-26	£287,217

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV4 6RB

Employment

WV4 6RB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WV4 6RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	96
Full-Time Employee	79
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	20
Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL	3out of 4	1,809 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS	3out of 4	2,283 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT	4out of 4	2,775 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH	4out of 4	3,918 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hill Avenue Academy Hill Avenue , Lanesfield WV4 6PY	4out of 4	715 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Spring Vale Primary School Kenilworth Crescent , Parkfield WV4 6SD	3out of 4	968 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lanesfield Primary School Newman Avenue , Lanesfield WV4 6BZ	3out of 4	1,023 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Queen Victoria Primary School Bilston Street , Sedgley DY3 1JB	2out of 4	1,264 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manor Primary School Ettingshall Road , Coseley WV14 9UQ	4out of 4	1,313 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN	3out of 4	1,350 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Millfields Road , WV4 6AP	3out of 4	1,359 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Colton Hills Community School Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG	3out of 4	1,976 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP	3out of 4	2,281 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston SWB Academy Dudley Street , WV14 0LN	2out of 4	2,897 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS	- not rated	5,082 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	3,007 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Midpoint Centre (Key Stage 4 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR	3out of 4	672 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Orchard Centre (Home and Hospital PRU) Lawnswood Campus , Lawnswood Avenue WV4 6SR	3out of 4	691 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Braybrook Centre (Key Stage 3 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR	3out of 4	1,246 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE	- not rated	1,829 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre Millfields Road , Ettingshall WV4 6JP	3out of 4	1,947 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Get Toasted	6 Johnson Street, Lanesfield	599 yd
Community Café	Lanesfield Methodist Church, Laburnum Road	696 yd
The Garden Bar	200 Birmingham New Road, Wolverhampton	766 yd
Beacon Lighthouse	Wolverhampton Road East, Dudley	895 yd
Costa Coffee Drive Thru	Forty Four Club, Spring Road	1,069 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Three Crowns	Three Crowns Public House, 102 - 104 Dovedale Road	2 yd
Royal British Legion	The Royal British Legion, Ward Grove	208 yd
Horse And Jockey	The Horse And Jockey Public House, Robert Wynd	673 yd
Sedgley Ex-Servicemens Club	The Walk, Sedgley	1,000 yd
White Lion	104 Bilston Street, Sedgley	1,022 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dovedale Chippy	88 Dovedale Road, Wolverhampton	543 yd
Golden Hill	11 Johnson Street, Lanesfield	582 yd
Woodcross Fish Bar	119 Woodcross Lane, Wolverhampton	594 yd
Eataliano	102 Childs Avenue, Wolverhampton	925 yd
Blue Ocean Fish and Chip Shop	128 Bilston Street, Sedgley	1,022 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	128 Hurst Road, Lanesfield		923 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lanesfield Methodist Church LABURNUM ROAD		743 yd
Springvale Park KENILWORTH CRESCENT	grass pitches	769 yd
Woodcross Park WOODCROSS LANE	grass pitches	823 yd
Hilton Road Playing Fields HILTON ROAD	grass pitches	1,021 yd
Spring Vale Primary School KENILWORTH CRESCENT	grass pitches	1,023 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	95.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	86.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	86.4%

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	78.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	105.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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