The Grove is in Lanesfield, Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV4 6RU is located in the Blakenhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Grove, Lanesfield, Wolverhampton, WV4 6RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV4 6RS, WV4 6AQ, WV4 6RT, WV4 6AJ, WV4 6BE, WV4 6RX, WV4 6AH, WV4 6AG, WV4 6AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV4 6RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 28.7% | 32.5% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 50.4% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 43.5% | 48.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 30% | 31.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 14.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 4.5% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 27.5% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 10.9% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 22.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 17.1% | 9.8% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 7.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.7% 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 | 37.7% | 54.7% | 17.0% | 3.1% | 51.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 5.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 35.8% | 28.7% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -52.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 52.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 52.4% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 9.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 33.1% | 11.4% | 5.6% | 27.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.2% | 52.4% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 24.4% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 4.8% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 9.9% | 0.6% | 9.3% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 11.7% | 1.2% | 10.5% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.7% | 37.2% | -25.5% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Hindu | 12.7% | 1.7% | 11.0% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 41.6% | 0.9% | 40.7% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grove was 89.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% lower than the Blakenhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Grove has the 24th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blakenhall and the 304th highest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Grove, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-08-28 | £258,154 |
| 3 The Grove, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,500 | 1996-01-29 | £216,221 |
The percentage of student residents living in WV4 6RU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy Malins Road , Parkfields WV4 6AW | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School Dimmock Street , Parkfield WV4 6HB | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldthorn Park Primary School Ward Road , WV4 5ET | 2out of 4 | 508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Vale Primary School Kenilworth Crescent , Parkfield WV4 6SD | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School Park Street South , Blakenhall WV2 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Millfields Road , WV4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colton Hills Community School Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston SWB Academy Dudley Street , WV14 0LN | 2out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College Springfield Campus , WV10 0JR | 3out of 4 | 3,228 yd | University technical college | 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 | 4,071 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 | 1,695 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Braybrook Centre (Key Stage 3 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 399 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 | 982 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Midpoint Centre (Key Stage 4 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WV2 Education 434b Dudley Road , Blakenhall WV2 3AQ | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre Millfields Road , Ettingshall WV4 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGs Cafe | MG's Cafe, 41 Birmingham New Road | 156 yd | |
| Parkfield Central Grill | 36 - 37 Martin Street, Wolverhampton | 493 yd | |
| Parkfields Central Cafe | 36 - 37 Martin Street, Wolverhampton | 493 yd | |
| Mr B Caribbean Takeaway | 275 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton | 558 yd | |
| Chai Galli | Frydays, 316 Dudley Road | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Central Bar | 36 - 37 Martin Street, Wolverhampton | 493 yd | |
| Goldthorn Pub | The Goldthorn Pub, Goldthorn Hill | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KamBo | 33 Birmingham New Road, Wolverhampton | 155 yd | |
| Hardy's Fish Bar | 31 Birmingham New Road, Wolverhampton | 155 yd | |
| Palash Balti | 35 Birmingham New Road, Wolverhampton | 155 yd | |
| Imperial Wok | 716 Parkfield Road, Wolverhampton | 378 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza | 715B Parkfield Road, Wolverhampton | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Cakery | 274 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton | 562 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Goldthorn Hill | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The British Sikh School LAWNSWOOD CAMPUS LAWNSWOOD CAMPUS LAWNSWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 271 yd |
| Spring Vale Primary School KENILWORTH CRESCENT | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Parkfield Community Sport And Leisure (Closed) Rooker Avenue | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Springvale Park KENILWORTH CRESCENT | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Hilton Road Playing Fields HILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Dixon Street Playing Field DIXON STREET | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Park Hall Health Club And Spa PARK DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,080 yd |
| Lanesfield Methodist Church LABURNUM ROAD | 1,084 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.