Ryefield is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV8 1XN is located in the Oxley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ryefield, Wolverhampton, WV8 1XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV8 1YA, WV8 1YN, WV8 1UY, WV8 1YP, WV8 1UU, WV8 1XW, WV8 1YS, WV8 1YR, WV8 1UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV8 1XN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 1XN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.8% | 47.8% | -9.0% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 27.2% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 44.8% | 43.2% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30.5% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 19% | 16.9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 7.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 39.3% | 26.3% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 12.9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 23.7% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.6% | 2.5% | -9.1% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 12.5% | 9.5% | -3.0% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 65.5% | 67.2% | 1.7% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 94.8% | 82.3% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 82.3% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 8.2% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryefield was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% lower than the Oxley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ryefield has the 22nd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Oxley and the 337th highest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Ryefield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2014-06-06 | £176,010 |
| 42 Ryefield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2013-10-11 | £106,518 |
| 30 Ryefield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2010-10-22 | £153,204 |
WV8 1XN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elston Hall Nursery School Shelley Road , Fordhouses WV10 6BG | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dovecotes Junior School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecotes Infant School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecotes Primary School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecotes Primary School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmers Cross Primary School Windermere Road , Tettenhall WV6 9DF | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT | - not rated | 422 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendeford Business and Enterprise College Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston NEW Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Wolverhampton Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,280 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR | 3out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Convent 24 Sandy Lane , Tettenhall WV6 9EB | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Coding AEP Limited Unit 8 Newton Court , Pendeford Business Park WV9 5HB | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Centre (Primary PRU) Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Drive School Wrottesley Road , Tettenhall WV6 8SE | - not rated | 2,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersley High School | Barnhurst Lane, Wolverhampton | 424 yd | |
| The Green Teapot | 76 - 78 Green Lane, Wolverhampton | 611 yd | |
| Mucky Kidz | 1 Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton | 922 yd | |
| Paddles Cafe | The Wharf, Oxley Moor Road | 1,066 yd | |
| Pendeford Bar And Grill | The Pendulum, Blaydon Road | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilot | 58 Green Lane, Wolverhampton | 782 yd | |
| Hail To The Ale Micropub | Hail To The Ale, 2 Pendeford Avenue | 858 yd | |
| The Canalside Club | The Wharf, Oxley Moor Road | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendeford Fish Bar | 1 The Haymarket, Wolverhampton | 193 yd | |
| Sauce N Peng | 5 The Haymarket, Wolverhampton | 193 yd | |
| King Cod | 59A Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton | 589 yd | |
| Golden Boat | 51A Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton | 589 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese Take-Away | 80 Green Lane, Wolverhampton | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Co Op Foodstore, 53 Pendeford Avenue | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecote Primary School RYEFIELD | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Aldersley High School Sports Centre BARNHURST LANE | cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| Palmers Cross Primary School WINDERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Barnhurst Lane Pitches THE DROVEWAY | grass pitches | 706 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.