Pound Street is in Claverley, Wolverhampton and in Bridgnorth district. WV5 7AA is located in the Alveley and Claverley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ludlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pound Street, Claverley, Wolverhampton, WV5 7AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV5 7DU, WV5 7DT, WV5 7AD, WV5 7DP, WV5 7DW, WV5 7DR, WV5 7BT, WV5 7BY, WV5 7DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV5 7AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 7AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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 | 26.3% | 23.6% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 61.6% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 57.5% | 48.1% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 37.6% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.1% | 11.4% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.8% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 39% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.9% | 91.6% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 96.3% | 95.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 95.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 64.3% | 46.2% | 18.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 1.2% | 6.0% | -4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pound Street was 68.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% higher than the Alveley and Claverley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Pound Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Alveley and Claverley and the 272nd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powke Hall Mill Pound Street, Wolverhampton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £647,500 | 2018-04-06 | £876,431 |
| The Old Dairy Powk Hall Farm Barns Pound Street, Wolverhampton, Shropshire Detached, a newly built property | £557,000 | 2013-03-27 | £920,261 |
| Clare Cottage Pound Street, Wolverhampton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2012-05-04 | £631,773 |
| 3 Pound Street, Wolverhampton, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2002-04-03 | £271,026 |
WV5 7AA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WV5 7AA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claverley CofE Primary School Aston Lane , Claverley WV5 7DX | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbett VA CofE Primary School Six Ashes Road , Bobbington DY7 5DU | 3out of 4 | 3,444 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worfield Endowed CofE Primary School Main Street , Worfield WV15 5LF | 3out of 4 | 4,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene & Ivy's | Irene & Ivys, 4A High Street | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | High Street, Claverley | 149 yd | |
| Grumpys Catering Co | The Crown Inn, 15 High Street | 169 yd | |
| The Plough | Plough Inn, Aston Lane | 316 yd | |
| Claverley Cricket Club | Sandford Park, Claverley | 626 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Claverley Ce Primary School ASTON LANE | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Sandford Park | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
| Median download speed | 38 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.