Rookwood Drive, Wolverhampton, WV6 8DG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV6 8DG 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	53.8%	48.7%	-5.1%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	46.2%	51.3%	5.1%	49.0%	2.3%

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 8DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.7% 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	16.5%	17.2%	0.7%	37.9%	-20.7%
Married: Opposite sex	71.4%	70.7%	-0.7%	44.2%	26.5%
Separated	2.2%	1.7%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	4.4%	5.7%	1.3%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	5.5%	4.7%	-0.8%	6.1%	-1.4%

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 (87%) 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	45.2%	45.9%	0.7%	48.4%	-2.5%
Good health	41.5%	41.1%	-0.4%	33.6%	7.5%
Fair health	10.8%	9.3%	-1.5%	12.7%	-3.4%
Bad health	2.2%	2.8%	0.6%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.4%

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 43.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.7%	13.9%	-0.8%	18.2%	-4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	9.5%	-2.2%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.7%	9.9%	-1.8%	13.4%	-3.5%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	4.4%	0.0%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	16.3%	4.6%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	39.6%	43.5%	3.9%	33.8%	9.7%
Other	6.2%	2.4%	-3.8%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% 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%	2.3%	2.3%	1.1%	1.2%
Chinese	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	17.2%	28.3%	11.1%	3.1%	25.2%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	2.5%	1.1%	-1.4%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	76.9%	61.2%	-15.7%	81.4%	-20.2%
Other	0.6%	4.2%	3.6%	1.6%	2.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.3%	86.7%	-5.6%	83.2%	3.5%
European Union	0%	0.8%	0.8%	6.1%	-5.3%
Africa	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	6.8%	11%	4.2%	5.6%	5.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	86.7%	-4.7%	83.2%	3.5%
10+ Years	0.9%	11.3%	10.4%	9.8%	1.5%
2-5 Years	0%	2%	2.0%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	7.7%	0%	-7.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.7%	76.7%	15.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	5.1%	13.5%	-8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	18.4%	37.2%	-18.8%
Christian	42.5%	46.2%	-3.7%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	5.4%	1.7%	3.7%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Sikh	22.1%	0.9%	21.2%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	7.6%	6.0%	1.6%

Safety

Is Rookwood Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rookwood Drive was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.7% lower than the Tettenhall Wightwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rookwood Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Tettenhall Wightwick and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

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 8DG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rookwood Drive are based on 21 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 Rookwood Drive, Wolverhampton, WV6 8DG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV6 8DG

Average Price
£840,848

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£840,848

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rookwood Drive

Average Price
£848,363

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£848,363

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rookwood DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Rookwood Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£799,950	2024-05-24	£881,527
8 Rookwood Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2017-10-13	£648,523
Rookwood House Rookwood Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£720,000	2016-03-31	£1,233,786
12 Rookwood Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2015-12-21	£677,066
11 Rookwood Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2014-07-11	£709,639

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV6 8DG

Employment

WV6 8DG 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 8DG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	93
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	32
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Education	22
Construction	12
Financial and insurance activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Manufacturing	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Information and communication	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE	- not rated	4,001 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	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	4out of 4	1,310 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castlecroft Primary School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HS	3out of 4	1,327 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Perton Primary Academy Sandown Drive , Perton WV6 7PS	3out of 4	1,405 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Perton Sandown First School Sandown Drive , Perton WV6 7PS	- not rated	1,405 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bhylls Acre Primary School Bhylls Lane , Castlecroft WV3 8DZ	3out of 4	1,658 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	- not rated	1,069 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Smestow School, A Specialist Sports College Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU	- not rated	1,069 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Smestow Academy Windmill Crescent , WV3 8HU	1out of 4	1,076 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Regis School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG	- not rated	1,971 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's Church of England School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG	- not rated	1,971 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	1,693 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB	- not rated	5,047 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB	3out of 4	5,047 yd	Academy converter	No	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	4,704 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wightwick Hall School Tinacre Hill , Compton WV6 8DA	- not rated	235 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wightwick Hall School Tinacre Hill , Compton WV6 8DA	3out of 4	235 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tettenhall Wood School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XF	- not rated	2,065 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tettenhall Wood School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XF	- not rated	2,065 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aurora Cedars School 39 Compton Road West , Compton WV3 9DW	- not rated	2,296 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	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
Wightwick Manor Tearoom And Shop	Wightwick Manor Shop, Wightwick Manor		466 yd
Canalside Bar & Grill Wolverhampton	Canalside Bar & Grill, Castlecroft Lane		710 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Mermaid	The Mermaid Inn, Bridgnorth Road		276 yd
The Fieldhouse	Perton Road, Wolverhampton		614 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wightwick & Finchfield Cricket Club WIGHTWICK AND FINCHFIELD CRICKET CLUB WIGHTWICK AND FINCHFIELD CRICKET CLUB CASTLECROFT ROAD	grass pitches	1,057 yd
Smestow School WINDMILL CRESCENT	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,074 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	177.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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