Holloway Court, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 0DJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV5 0DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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	47.7%	52.4%	4.7%	51.0%	1.4%
Male	52.3%	47.6%	-4.7%	49.0%	-1.4%

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 WV5 0DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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	25.1%	24.3%	-0.8%	37.9%	-13.6%
Married: Opposite sex	62.2%	60.3%	-1.9%	44.2%	16.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	8%	9.2%	1.2%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	3.7%	5.1%	1.4%	6.1%	-1.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) 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	48.2%	47.6%	-0.6%	48.4%	-0.8%
Good health	37.3%	40.7%	3.4%	33.6%	7.1%
Fair health	10.9%	7.8%	-3.1%	12.7%	-4.9%
Bad health	3.3%	2.9%	-0.4%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.7%	16.1%	-1.6%	18.2%	-2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	9.5%	-4.2%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	12.1%	-4.0%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	5.9%	0.2%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	20.9%	7.5%	16.9%	4.0%
Degree or Similar	29.4%	32.2%	2.8%	33.8%	-1.6%
Other	4%	3.3%	-0.7%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	98.6%	99.3%	0.7%	81.4%	17.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	99.2%	99%	-0.2%	83.2%	15.8%
European Union	0%	0.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.2%	99%	-0.2%	83.2%	15.8%
10+ Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	9.8%	-9.1%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	76.7%	11.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.7%	37.2%	-14.5%
Christian	72.2%	46.2%	26.0%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Holloway Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holloway Court was 45.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Himley & Swindon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Holloway Court has the 18th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Himley & Swindon and the 175th highest crime rate of 355 local areas in South Staffordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

🔎 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. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WV5 0DJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Holloway Court are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Staffordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Holloway Court, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 0DJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV5 0DJ

Average Price
£320,675

Semi-Detached
£388,487

Terraced
£357,417

Detached
£561,028

Flats/Maisonettes
£148,220

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Holloway Court

Average Price
£309,760

Semi-Detached
£378,132

Terraced
£348,829

Detached
£540,192

Flats/Maisonettes
£140,823

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Holloway CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Holloway Court, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, a newly built property	£334,950	2010-05-28	£554,777
3 Holloway Court, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£229,950	2010-05-14	£387,416
4 Holloway Court, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Terraced, a newly built property	£220,000	2010-03-31	£356,757
5 Holloway Court, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property	£104,950	2010-03-31	£143,049
2 Holloway Court, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£105,000	2010-02-26	£144,286

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV5 0DJ

Employment

WV5 0DJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WV5 0DJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	89
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Education	29
Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	25
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	22
Construction	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingswinford Nursery School Penzer Street , DY6 7AA	- not rated	4,404 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Lindale Drive , Wombourne WV5 8DZ	- not rated	756 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Lindale Drive , Wombourne WV5 8DZ	- not rated	756 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Blakeley Heath Primary School Sytch Lane , Wombourne WV5 0JR	3out of 4	895 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Primary School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BH	2out of 4	1,159 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE (C) Primary School Wombourne Road , Swindon DY3 4NB	3out of 4	1,499 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ounsdale High School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BJ	- not rated	1,029 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wombourne High School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BJ	3out of 4	1,029 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE	3out of 4	4,325 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Kingswinford School & Science College Water Street , DY6 7AD	- not rated	4,368 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD	3out of 4	4,368 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cherry Trees School Giggetty Lane , Wombourne WV5 0AX	- not rated	454 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Trees School Giggetty Lane , Wombourne WV5 0AX	3out of 4	454 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP	- not rated	4,636 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP	4out of 4	4,636 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT	3out of 4	4,967 yd	Community special school	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
Balti Hut	135 Common Road, Wombourne	608 yd
Heath Mill Cafe	Unit 7, Amptronic Industrial Estate	874 yd
R J's Cafe	Smestow Bridge Industrial Estate, Bridgnorth Road	918 yd
Maypole Cafe @ Maywood	Planks Lane, Wombourne	1,002 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waggon And Horses	Bridgnorth Road, Wombourne	283 yd
Round Oak Inn	100 Ounsdale Road, Wombourne	940 yd
Mount Pleasant	Ounsdale Road, Wombourne	1,008 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hong Kong Chinese	128 Common Road, Wombourne		638 yd
Chip Inn	126 Common Road, Wombourne		639 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd	Heath Mill Road, Wombourne		401 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brickbridge Playing Fields BRICKBRIDGE LANE	grass pitches	190 yd
Cherry Trees School CHERRY TREES SPECIAL SCHOOL CHERRY TREES SPECIAL SCHOOL GIGGETTY LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	461 yd
Evolution Leisure MORLOCK HOUSE MORLOCK HOUSE BRIDGNORTH ROAD	health and fitness suite	696 yd
Wombourne Leisure Centre Ounsdale Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	954 yd
Ounsdale High School OUNSDALE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,008 yd
Active Fitness Club (Wombourne) SMESTOW BRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE SMESTOW BRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BRIDGNORTH ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,036 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	80.0%
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%

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%

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