Wolverhampton Road is in Pattingham, Wolverhampton and in South Staffordshire district. WV6 7AD is located in the Pattingham, Trysull, Bobbington & Lower Penn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wolverhampton Road, Pattingham, Wolverhampton, WV6 7AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV6 7AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.2% | 49.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 WV6 7AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.3% 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 | 17.7% | 16.7% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72% | 70.3% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 26.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 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 (88.8%) 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 | 50.9% | 56.7% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 32.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 12.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 10.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 47.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 83.8% | -12.0% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.5% | 96.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 76.7% | 17.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.3% | 37.2% | -21.9% |
| Christian | 68.4% | 46.2% | 22.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wolverhampton Road was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% lower than the Pattingham, Trysull, Bobbington & Lower Penn average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Wolverhampton Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Pattingham, Trysull, Bobbington & Lower Penn and the 158th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Cottage Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £732,500 | 2024-08-23 | £749,469 |
| Holly Cottage Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2023-06-16 | £385,312 |
| Long Acre Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2022-03-25 | £1,264,523 |
| 2 New Buildings Farm Cottages Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-04-27 | £399,149 |
| 4 New Buildings Farm Cottages Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-09-25 | £328,676 |
WV6 7AD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
WV6 7AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 WV6 7AD 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%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's CofE (VC) First School Pattingham , WV6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perton First School Manston Drive , Perton WV6 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perton Primary Academy Sandown Drive , Perton WV6 7PS | 4out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorne Primary School Woodthorne Road South , Tettenhall WV6 8XL | 3out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School Shaw Lane , Tettenhall Wood WV6 8EL | 3out of 4 | 4,362 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's Church of England School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG | 2out of 4 | 4,369 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Church of England School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU | 2out of 4 | 4,434 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wightwick Hall School Tinacre Hill , Compton WV6 8DA | 3out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tettenhall Wood School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XF | 3out of 4 | 4,517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.