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Long Furrow is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV8 1UR is located in the Oxley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Long Furrow, Wolverhampton, WV8 1UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WV8 1UT, WV8 1UW, WV8 1UU, WV8 1UP, WV8 1UX, WV8 1UY, WV8 1UZ, WV8 1UN, WV8 1XN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV8 1UR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54%58.8%4.8% 51.0% 7.8%
Male46%41.2%-4.8% 49.0% -7.8%

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 area around WV8 1UR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39%46.9%7.9% 37.9% 9.0%
Married: Opposite sex41.7%33.8%-7.9% 44.2% -10.4%
Separated2.3%1.9%-0.4% 2.2% -0.3%
Divorced9.2%11.7%2.5% 9.1% 2.6%
Widowed7.8%5.6%-2.2% 6.1% -0.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health50.2%39.9%-10.3% 48.4% -8.5%
Good health32.6%38.1%5.5% 33.6% 4.5%
Fair health11.5%14.7%3.2% 12.7% 2.0%
Bad health4.2%5.9%1.7% 4.0% 1.9%
Very bad health1.6%1.5%-0.1% 1.2% 0.3%

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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications27.1%26.6%-0.5% 18.2% 8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19.7%15%-4.7% 9.6% 5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.8%13.6%-5.2% 13.4% 0.2%
Apprenticeship2.3%6.1%3.8% 5.3% 0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.5%13.6%2.1% 16.9% -3.3%
Degree or Similar13.3%22.4%9.1% 33.8% -11.4%
Other7.3%2.8%-4.5% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.4% 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)
Bangladeshi0.3%0.4%0.1% 1.1% -0.7%
Chinese0.3%0%-0.3% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian3.5%3.7%0.2% 3.1% 0.6%
Pakistani3.2%2.9%-0.3% 2.7% 0.2%
Other Asian1.6%0.4%-1.2% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African2.9%6.6%3.7% 2.5% 4.1%
Black Caribbean6.4%6.2%-0.2% 1.0% 5.2%
Other Black0.6%4%3.4% 0.5% 3.5%
Mixed White and Asian2.2%1.5%-0.7% 0.8% 0.7%
Mixed White and African0.6%0.4%-0.2% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean8%8.4%0.4% 0.9% 7.5%
Mixed Other2.2%1.8%-0.4% 0.8% 1.0%
White67.7%63.4%-4.3% 81.4% -18.0%
Other0.3%0.4%0.1% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.8% 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 Kingdom89.1%87.8%-1.3% 83.2% 4.6%
European Union2.6%4.1%1.5% 6.1% -2.0%
Africa3.5%3.7%0.2% 2.7% 1.0%
Middle East and Asia3.2%3%-0.2% 5.6% -2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.6%1.5%-0.1% 1.3% 0.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89.1%87.2%-1.9% 83.2% 4.0%
10+ Years1.3%8.1%6.8% 9.8% -1.7%
5-10 Years2.6%4.4%1.8% 2.9% 1.5%
2-5 Years2.2%0.4%-1.8% 2.2% -1.8%
Less than 2 years4.8%0%-4.8% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom64.4% 76.7% -12.3%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Poland3.3% 1.3% 2.0%
Other EU countries1.8% 1.5% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
No passport held29.1% 13.5% 15.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion40.1% 37.2% 2.9%
Christian45.6% 46.2% -0.6%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim4.7% 6.5% -1.8%
Sikh3.6% 0.9% 2.7%
Other religion0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Not answered4.7% 6.0% -1.3%

Safety

Is Long Furrow Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Furrow was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% lower than the Oxley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Long Furrow has the 28th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Oxley and the 374th highest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,600
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WV8 1UR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Long Furrow are based on 9 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 Long Furrow, Wolverhampton, WV8 1UR

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV8 1UR

Average Price
£128,266
Semi-Detached
£128,266
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Long Furrow

Average Price
£161,602
Semi-Detached
£131,470
Terraced
£165,368
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Long FurrowStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
52 Long Furrow, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£69,0002010-06-14 £133,318
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV8 1UR

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in WV8 1UR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee69
Retired26
Part-Time Employee24
Student (economically inactive)21
Looking after home or family20
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Unemployed14
Self-Employed12
Other8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles20
Human health and social work activities20
Administrative and support service activities14
Manufacturing12
Construction11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Accommodation and food service activities9
Education6
Other6
Information and communication5
Transport and storage5
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Financial and insurance activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Elston Hall Nursery School
Shelley Road , Fordhouses WV10 6BG
- not rated 2,475 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gibbs Street Nursery School
Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE
- not rated 2,670 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bushbury Nursery School
Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP
3out of 4 3,257 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Low Hill Nursery School
Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN
4out of 4 3,279 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dovecotes Junior School
Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX
- not rated 226 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dovecotes Infant School
Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX
- not rated 226 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dovecotes Primary School
Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX
3out of 4 226 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Dovecotes Primary School
Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX
- not rated 226 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Palmers Cross Primary School
Windermere Road , Tettenhall WV6 9DF
3out of 4 720 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aldersley High School
Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT
- not rated 357 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Aldersley High School
Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT
3out of 4 357 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Pendeford Business and Enterprise College
Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE
- not rated 1,670 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ormiston NEW Academy
Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE
3out of 4 1,670 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
North East Wolverhampton Academy
Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE
- not rated 1,670 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

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 2,168 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Codsall Middle School
Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB
- not rated 2,688 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Codsall Middle School
Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB
3out of 4 2,688 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Perton Middle School
Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR
3out of 4 3,391 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
School of Coding AEP Limited
Unit 8 Newton Court , Pendeford Business Park WV9 5HB
- not rated 1,361 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Joseph Convent
24 Sandy Lane , Tettenhall WV6 9EB
- not rated 1,590 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Evergreen Academy
Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA
3out of 4 2,030 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Kingston Centre (Primary PRU)
Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA
- not rated 2,030 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Drive School
Wrottesley Road , Tettenhall WV6 8SE
- not rated 2,359 yd Other independent 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
Aldersley High SchoolBarnhurst Lane, Wolverhampton358 yd
The Green Teapot76 - 78 Green Lane, Wolverhampton791 yd
Pendeford Bar And GrillThe Pendulum, Blaydon Road955 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Pilot58 Green Lane, Wolverhampton948 yd
Hail To The Ale MicropubHail To The Ale, 2 Pendeford Avenue1,045 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pendeford Fish Bar1 The Haymarket, Wolverhampton68 yd
Sauce N Peng5 The Haymarket, Wolverhampton68 yd
King Cod59A Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton771 yd
Golden Boat51A Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton771 yd
Sunrise Chinese Take-Away80 Green Lane, Wolverhampton780 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-OpCo Op Foodstore, 53 Pendeford Avenue771 yd
WM Morrison Supermarkets LimitedMorrison Supermarkets Limited, Blaydon Road1,065 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Dovecote Primary School
RYEFIELD
grass pitches229 yd
Aldersley High School Sports Centre
BARNHURST LANE
cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool357 yd
Barnhurst Lane Pitches
THE DROVEWAY
grass pitches581 yd
Palmers Cross Primary School
WINDERMERE ROAD
grass pitches716 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 speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed162.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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