Broughton Court is in Perton, Wolverhampton and in South Staffordshire district. WV6 7RL is located in the Perton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broughton Court, Perton, Wolverhampton, WV6 7RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV6 7RN, WV6 7UP, WV6 7UR, WV6 7RP, WV6 7RH, WV6 7RJ, WV6 7UN, WV6 7RW, WV6 7UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV6 7RL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48.4% | 48.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 7RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.1% 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 | 24.6% | 17.5% | -7.1% | 37.9% | -20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 69.1% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 24.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 55.9% | 53.7% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 36.4% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 12.3% | 10.4% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.8% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 43% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 86.7% | 92.2% | 5.5% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 92.5% | 94.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 94.8% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 69.4% | 46.2% | 23.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broughton Court was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Pattingham, Trysull, Bobbington & Lower Penn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Broughton Court has the 6th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Pattingham, Trysull, Bobbington & Lower Penn and the 37th lowest crime rate of 355 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% 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 Broughton Court, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-05-27 | £454,112 |
| 1 Broughton Court, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2020-03-31 | £349,224 |
| 3 Broughton Court, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2018-10-26 | £363,953 |
| 1 Broughton Court, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2015-10-08 | £302,417 |
| 4 Broughton Court, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2014-05-23 | £492,735 |
WV6 7RL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WV6 7RL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE | - not rated | 3,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School Shaw Lane , Tettenhall Wood WV6 8EL | 4out of 4 | 684 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perton Primary Academy Sandown Drive , Perton WV6 7PS | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perton Sandown First School Sandown Drive , Perton WV6 7PS | - not rated | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorne Junior School Woodthorne Road South , Tettenhall WV6 8XL | - not rated | 910 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorne Infant School Woodthorne Road South , Tettenhall WV6 8XL | - not rated | 910 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Church of England School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Regis Church of England Academy Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow Academy Windmill Crescent , WV3 8HU | 1out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU | - not rated | 1,295 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 | 837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | - not rated | 4,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | 3out of 4 | 4,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU | 3out of 4 | 4,705 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 4,617 yd | Free schools | 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 | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wightwick Hall School Tinacre Hill , Compton WV6 8DA | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tettenhall Wood School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XF | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tettenhall Wood School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XF | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Drive School Wrottesley Road , Tettenhall WV6 8SE | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cute Coffee Lounge | Cute, 72B School Road | 565 yd | |
| Vanilla | 6 School Road, Tettenhall Wood | 805 yd | |
| Cafe 29 Ltd | 29 Anders Square, Perton | 877 yd | |
| Wightwick Manor Tearoom And Shop | Wightwick Manor Shop, Wightwick Manor | 910 yd | |
| Flamingo Pink | 17 Anders Square, Perton | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fieldhouse | Perton Road, Wolverhampton | 386 yd | |
| Wrottesley Arms | Severn Drive, Perton | 751 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak Inn, School Road | 805 yd | |
| The Mermaid | The Mermaid Inn, Bridgnorth Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Palace | 19 School Road, Tettenhall Wood | 706 yd | |
| MODO Pizza | 30 Anders Square, Perton | 874 yd | |
| Syd's Fish, Chips And Grill House | 30 Anders Square, Perton | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Coleridge Drive, Perton | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perton Playing Fields Gainsborough Drive | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Perton Middle School PERTON MIDDLE SCHOOL PERTON MIDDLE SCHOOL GAINSBOROUGH DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 799 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.