Riches Street is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV6 0EA is located in the Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton South West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riches Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV6 0DP, WV6 0EB, WV6 0DZ, WV6 0EL, WV6 0DY, WV6 0AN, WV6 0BS, WV6 0ED, WV6 0BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV6 0EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 47.4% | 52.5% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 52.6% | 47.5% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 47.8% | 41.4% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 39.3% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 41.9% | 54.4% | 12.5% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 30.9% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 9.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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% | 22.6% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 9.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 34.7% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4.2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 13.2% | 15.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 12.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 9.7% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 51% | 40.9% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -40.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 69.7% | 62.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 12% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 62.7% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 21.4% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 4.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 4.4% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Sikh | 12% | 0.9% | 11.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 12.6% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riches Street was 118.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% higher than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riches Street has the 21st lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Park and the 203rd highest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-10-30 | £291,518 |
| 67 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2015-02-05 | £201,975 |
| 65 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2010-07-29 | £393,895 |
| 66 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2001-12-18 | £366,862 |
| 68 Riches Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2000-06-30 | £210,720 |
The percentage of student residents living in WV6 0EA 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 3,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 4,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Coleman Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RH | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy Paget Road , WV6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery Hordern Close , Hordern Road WV6 0HR | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Aided Primary School Lower Street , Tettenhall WV6 9AF | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Primary School Devon Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4BE | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School Tettenhall Road , Tettenhall WV6 0BY | 4out of 4 | 365 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edmunds Catholic Academy Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College Springfield Campus , WV10 0JR | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Church of England School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU | 3out of 4 | 4,818 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | 3out of 4 | 4,933 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 569 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 | 2,741 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Preparatory School 51 Newbridge Crescent , Tettenhall WV6 0LH | - not rated | 606 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pine Green Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UB | 2out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School Compton Road , WV3 9RB | - not rated | 906 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tettenhall College Incorporated Wood Road , Tettenhall WV6 8QX | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr M B Khattri @ The Summerhouse | Summer House, 290 Newhampton Road West | 320 yd | |
| New Mother India | Mother India, 136 Tettenhall Road | 489 yd | |
| Mays Cafe | 1D Clark Road, Wolverhampton | 517 yd | |
| The Lounge At Deansgate | Deansgate, 62 - 70 Tettenhall Road | 613 yd | |
| Wolf Mountain Limited | Wolf Mountain, Paget Road | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden House | Masonic Hall, 211 Tettenhall Road | 208 yd | |
| The Newhampton Inn | Newhampton Inn, Riches Street | 241 yd | |
| Summerhouse | Summer House, 290 Newhampton Road West | 320 yd | |
| Heritage Centre | 50 - 51 Sweetman Street, Wolverhampton | 354 yd | |
| Whitmore Reans W.M. Club | Whitmore Reans Working Mens Club, Bitterne Drive | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Kebab House | 103 Newhampton Road West, Wolverhampton | 295 yd | |
| New Jasmine House | Jasmine House No 2, 107 Newhampton Road West | 299 yd | |
| The Egg Free Cake Box | 50 - 51 Newhampton Road West, Wolverhampton | 544 yd | |
| Hooked And Cooked | 48A Newhampton Road West, Wolverhampton | 544 yd | |
| Pappa's Pizza | Pappas Pizza, 47 Newhampton Road West | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 51 Compton Road | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School TETTENHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| St. Peter'S Collegiate School COMPTON ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Compton Park Recreation Centre (Closed) Paget Road | swimming pool | 547 yd |
| St Andrews C Of E School ST ANDREWS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL ST ANDREWS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL COLEMAN STREET | 581 yd | |
| St Judes C Of E Academy HATTON ROAD | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Newbridge Playing Fields NEWBRIDGE PLAYING FIELDS NEWBRIDGE PLAYING FIELDS TETTENHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wolverhampton) EXERCISE FOR LESS EXERCISE FOR LESS CRADDOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| The Wolverhampton Grammar School COMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 848 yd |
| Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis And Squash Club NUEVO COURT | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 867 yd |
| St. Peter'S Collegiate School Pitches THE SIR JACK HAYWARD TRAINING GROUND THE SIR JACK HAYWARD TRAINING GROUND DOUGLAS TURNER WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 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 | 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% |
| 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.