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Bramstead Avenue is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV6 8AW is located in the Tettenhall Wightwick 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 Bramstead Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV6 8AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WV6 8AP, WV6 8BA, WV6 8AY, WV6 8AJ, WV6 8AR, WV6 8AT, WV6 8NJ, WV6 8AN, WV6 8AL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV6 8AW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.2%48.4%0.2% 51.0% -2.6%
Male51.8%51.6%-0.2% 49.0% 2.6%

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 WV6 8AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single22.9%24.6%1.7% 37.9% -13.3%
Married: Opposite sex59.4%62.1%2.7% 44.2% 17.9%
Separated1.6%0.8%-0.8% 2.2% -1.4%
Divorced8.4%5.4%-3.0% 9.1% -3.7%
Widowed7.6%7.1%-0.5% 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 (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.2%50.9%5.7% 48.4% 2.5%
Good health39.2%34.6%-4.6% 33.6% 1.0%
Fair health12.6%12.1%-0.5% 12.7% -0.6%
Bad health2.7%1%-1.7% 4.0% -3.0%
Very bad health0.3%1.4%1.1% 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.

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 45.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12%13.8%1.8% 18.2% -4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.6%7.9%-3.7% 9.6% -1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.3%11.7%-3.6% 13.4% -1.7%
Apprenticeship2.8%4.2%1.4% 5.3% -1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.6%14.2%4.6% 16.9% -2.7%
Degree or Similar43.4%45.4%2.0% 33.8% 11.6%
Other5.2%2.9%-2.3% 2.8% 0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.7%0%-0.7% 1.1% -1.1%
Indian13%25.1%12.1% 3.1% 22.0%
Pakistani6.3%2.7%-3.6% 2.7% 0.0%
Other Asian2.7%0.7%-2.0% 1.6% -0.9%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.0% -0.7%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%0%-1.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0%1.7%1.7% 0.4% 1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 0.9% -0.9%
White75.1%66%-9.1% 81.4% -15.4%
Other0%3.4%3.4% 1.6% 1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88%85.1%-2.9% 83.2% 1.9%
European Union1%2.8%1.8% 6.1% -3.3%
Africa1.3%2.8%1.5% 2.7% 0.1%
Middle East and Asia9%8.7%-0.3% 5.6% 3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.7%0.4% 1.3% -0.6%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK86.7%85.1%-1.6% 83.2% 1.9%
10+ Years0.3%13.5%13.2% 9.8% 3.7%
2-5 Years1.3%1.4%0.1% 2.2% -0.8%
Less than 2 years11.6%0%-11.6% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom83.7% 76.7% 7.0%
Ireland2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Romania1% 0.9% 0.1%
Southern Asia1.4% 1.2% 0.2%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held11.1% 13.5% -2.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion25.4% 37.2% -11.8%
Christian43.6% 46.2% -2.6%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu3.8% 1.7% 2.1%
Muslim2.1% 6.5% -4.4%
Sikh18.8% 0.9% 17.9%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered5.6% 6.0% -0.4%

Safety

Is Bramstead Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bramstead Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Tettenhall Wightwick average.

Bramstead Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Tettenhall Wightwick and the 6th lowest crime rate of 786 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.



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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,500
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WV6 8AW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bramstead Avenue are based on 80 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wolverhampton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bramstead Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV6 8AW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV6 8AW

Average Price
£391,030
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£431,976
Detached
£386,480
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bramstead Avenue

Average Price
£371,531
Semi-Detached
£404,054
Terraced
£385,046
Detached
£364,743
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bramstead AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
47 Bramstead Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£300,0002023-02-17 £308,108
38 Bramstead Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£331,0002021-02-18 £418,234
44 Bramstead Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£290,0002020-05-26 £396,720
46 Bramstead Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£215,0002016-08-19 £334,227
32 Bramstead Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£205,0002009-11-23 £363,264
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV6 8AW

Employment

WV6 8AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired86
Full-Time Employee85
Part-Time Employee34
Self-Employed15
Student (economically inactive)9
Other6
Looking after home or family3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Unemployed1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Education20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security18
Professional, scientific and technical activities16
Construction9
Manufacturing9
Financial and insurance activities7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Administrative and support service activities5
Information and communication4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities2
Other1
Transport and storage1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Phoenix Nursery School
Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS
3out of 4 4,859 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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
3out of 4 329 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School
Woodcote Road , Tettenhall Wood WV6 8LG
3out of 4 872 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Castlecroft Primary School
Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HS
3out of 4 1,028 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Westacre Infant School
Finchfield Hill , Finchfield WV3 9EP
3out of 4 1,082 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodthorne Primary School
Woodthorne Road South , Tettenhall WV6 8XL
3out of 4 1,223 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Smestow School
Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU
2out of 4 824 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The King's Church of England School
Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG
2out of 4 1,290 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The King's Church of England School
Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG
- not rated 1,315 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Peter's Collegiate Academy
Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU
3out of 4 1,375 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Edmunds Catholic Academy
Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU
3out of 4 1,509 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Perton Middle School
Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR
3out of 4 1,348 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Codsall Middle School
Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB
3out of 4 4,694 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU
3out of 4 5,000 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of Wolverhampton College
Paget Road , WV6 0DU
- not rated 1,876 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Penn Road , WV3 0EG
3out of 4 3,743 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tettenhall Wood School
Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XF
3out of 4 1,293 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tettenhall College Incorporated
Wood Road , Tettenhall WV6 8QX
- not rated 1,460 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Wightwick Hall School
Tinacre Hill , Compton WV6 8DA
3out of 4 1,507 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newbridge Preparatory School
51 Newbridge Crescent , Tettenhall WV6 0LH
- not rated 1,807 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Wolverhampton Grammar School
Compton Road , WV3 9RB
- not rated 2,430 yd Other independent 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Zooma38 Swan Shops, Bridgnorth Road262 yd
Shuga Budz / Shuga Bunz49 Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton318 yd
Vanilla6 School Road, Tettenhall Wood432 yd
House Of Canton16 - 20 Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton480 yd
Fiume Restaurant Ltd5A Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton489 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The SwanThe Swan Public House, Bridgnorth Road262 yd
Royal OakRoyal Oak Inn, School Road432 yd
OddfellowsBridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton480 yd
The WestacresThe Westacres Public House, Finchfield Hill546 yd
The FieldhousePerton Road, Wolverhampton844 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizza Hut34 Swan Shops, Bridgnorth Road262 yd
Peps Plaice14 Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton480 yd
Autumn Palace19 School Road, Tettenhall Wood507 yd
Seagull Fish Bar16 Finchfield Road West, Wolverhampton1,081 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's24A Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton480 yd
LidlFinchfield Hill, Wolverhampton884 yd
Co-OpThe Cooperative, 10 - 14 Finchfield Road West1,081 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Smestow School
WINDMILL CRESCENT
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts787 yd
Castlecroft Primary School
Windmill Crescent
grass pitches1,008 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed40 Mbit/s
Average download speed118.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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