Alexander Road is in Codsall, Wolverhampton and in South Staffordshire district. WV8 1JQ is located in the Bilbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alexander Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV8 1JG, WV8 1JD, WV8 1JR, WV8 1JH, WV8 1JE, WV8 1JB, WV8 1JJ, WV8 1JF, WV8 1LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV8 1JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 35% | 33.8% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 45.8% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 8.5% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 52.8% | 14.3% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 30.8% | -13.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 30% | 21.4% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 20.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 26.9% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.2% | 96% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 99.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexander Road was 134.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.5% higher than the Bilbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alexander Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bilbrook and the 30th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Alexander Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-10-11 | £273,106 |
| 17 Alexander Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-03-11 | £248,217 |
| 25 Alexander Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2023-08-29 | £270,659 |
| 5 Alexander Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-01-07 | £216,172 |
| 18 Alexander Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-12-17 | £227,851 |
WV8 1JQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
WV8 1JQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 4,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 5,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Green First School Bilbrook Road , Bilbrook WV8 1EU | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PF | - not rated | 749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches First School Birches Avenue , Codsall WV8 2JG | 4out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England First School Belvide Gardens , Chillington Drive WV8 1AN | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmers Cross Primary School Windermere Road , Tettenhall WV6 9DF | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codsall Community High School Elliotts Lane , Codsall WV8 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston NEW Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | 2out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Church of England School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Church of England School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG | 2out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR | 3out of 4 | 3,721 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tettenhall Wood School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XF | 3out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA | 3out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tettenhall College Incorporated Wood Road , Tettenhall WV6 8QX | - not rated | 3,842 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pine Green Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UB | 2out of 4 | 4,159 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Preparatory School 51 Newbridge Crescent , Tettenhall WV6 0LH | - not rated | 4,194 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snackabyte | 11 Bilbrook Road, Bilbrook | 292 yd | |
| Codsall Spice | 139 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall | 811 yd | |
| Cargill Meats Europe | Balliol Business Park, Balliol Road | 962 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 72 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Inn | 2 Duck Lane, Codsall | 284 yd | |
| Wolverhampton Boat Club | Barnhurst Lane, Bilbrook | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbrook Fish Bar | 28 Pendeford Mill Lane, Bilbrook | 109 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 2 Pendeford Mill Lane, Bilbrook | 221 yd | |
| Pizzarelli's | 6 Bilbrook Road, Bilbrook | 243 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 4 Lane Green Shopping Parade, Duck Lane | 294 yd | |
| Jade House | 11 Lane Green Shopping Parade, Duck Lane | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 74 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twentyman Playing Fields Association TWENTYMAN PLAYING FIELDS TWENTYMAN PLAYING FIELDS JOEYS LANE | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Bilbrook C Of E Middle School BILBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Codsall Middle School CODSALL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL CODSALL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Codsall Leisure Centre Codsall County High School Codsall County High School Elliotts Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 851 yd |
| Codsall Community High School CODSALL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CODSALL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ELLIOTTS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 866 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 | 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.